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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.45, 465.71 and 190.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.45, 465.71 and 190.11 is: 262.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.45 : 465.71 = 190.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.45/465.71 = 190.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.45x = 465.71 × 190.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.45x = 88,535.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,535.09/337.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.37

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