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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.02, 465.16 and 197.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.02, 465.16 and 197.14 is: 272.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.02 : 465.16 = 197.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.02/465.16 = 197.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.02x = 465.16 × 197.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.02x = 91,701.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,701.64/337.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.10

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