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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.60, 465.84 and 197.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.60, 465.84 and 197.74 is: 272.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.60 : 465.84 = 197.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.60/465.84 = 197.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.60x = 465.84 × 197.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.60x = 92,114.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,114.04/337.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.85

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