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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.40, 465.68 and 190.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.40, 465.68 and 190.04 is: 262.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.40 : 465.68 = 190.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.40/465.68 = 190.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.40x = 465.68 × 190.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.40x = 88,497.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,497.83/337.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.29

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