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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.57, 465.84 and 197.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.57, 465.84 and 197.77 is: 272.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.57 : 465.84 = 197.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.57/465.84 = 197.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.57x = 465.84 × 197.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.57x = 92,129.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,129.18/337.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.92

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