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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.69, 466.03 and 197.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.69, 466.03 and 197.81 is: 272.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.69 : 466.03 = 197.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.69/466.03 = 197.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.69x = 466.03 × 197.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.69x = 92,185.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,185.06/337.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.99

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