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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.59, 465.89 and 197.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.59, 465.89 and 197.73 is: 272.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.59 : 465.89 = 197.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.59/465.89 = 197.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.59x = 465.89 × 197.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.59x = 92,119.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,119.44/337.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.87

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