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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.38, 465.54 and 190.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.38, 465.54 and 190.01 is: 262.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.38 : 465.54 = 190.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.38/465.54 = 190.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.38x = 465.54 × 190.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.38x = 88,454.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,454.93/337.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.18

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