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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.42, 465.54 and 197.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.42, 465.54 and 197.50 is: 272.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.42 : 465.54 = 197.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.42/465.54 = 197.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.42x = 465.54 × 197.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.42x = 91,944.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,944.15/337.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.49

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