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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.40, 465.66 and 197.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.40, 465.66 and 197.56 is: 272.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.40 : 465.66 = 197.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.40/465.66 = 197.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.40x = 465.66 × 197.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.40x = 91,995.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,995.79/337.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.66

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