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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.10, 501.96 and 197.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.10, 501.96 and 197.73 is: 296.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.10 : 501.96 = 197.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.10/501.96 = 197.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.10x = 501.96 × 197.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.10x = 99,249.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,249.05/335.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.18

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