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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.38, 465.56 and 190.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.38, 465.56 and 190.02 is: 262.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.38 : 465.56 = 190.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.38/465.56 = 190.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.38x = 465.56 × 190.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.38x = 88,465.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,465.71/337.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.21

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