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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.63, 465.90 and 197.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.63, 465.90 and 197.81 is: 272.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.63 : 465.90 = 197.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.63/465.90 = 197.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.63x = 465.90 × 197.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.63x = 92,159.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,159.68/337.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.96

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