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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.12, 502.02 and 197.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.12, 502.02 and 197.73 is: 296.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.12 : 502.02 = 197.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.12/502.02 = 197.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.12x = 502.02 × 197.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.12x = 99,264.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,264.41/335.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.21

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