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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.03, 465.02 and 197.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.03, 465.02 and 197.06 is: 271.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.03 : 465.02 = 197.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.03/465.02 = 197.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.03x = 465.02 × 197.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.03x = 91,636.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,636.84/337.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.90

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