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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.82, 466.14 and 197.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.82, 466.14 and 197.90 is: 273.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.82 : 466.14 = 197.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.82/466.14 = 197.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.82x = 466.14 × 197.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.82x = 92,250.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,250.27/337.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.08

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