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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.37, 465.55 and 190.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.37, 465.55 and 190.05 is: 262.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.37 : 465.55 = 190.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.37/465.55 = 190.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.37x = 465.55 × 190.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.37x = 88,475.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,475.56/337.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.25

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