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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.74, 466.18 and 197.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.74, 466.18 and 197.88 is: 273.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.74 : 466.18 = 197.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.74/466.18 = 197.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.74x = 466.18 × 197.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.74x = 92,248.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,248.95/337.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.14

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