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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.73, 465.98 and 197.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.73, 465.98 and 197.83 is: 272.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.73 : 465.98 = 197.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.73/465.98 = 197.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.73x = 465.98 × 197.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.73x = 92,182.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,182.00/337.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.95

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