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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.45, 465.73 and 197.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.45, 465.73 and 197.56 is: 272.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.45 : 465.73 = 197.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.45/465.73 = 197.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.45x = 465.73 × 197.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.45x = 92,008.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,008.63/337.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.66

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