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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.46, 465.70 and 190.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.46, 465.70 and 190.12 is: 262.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.46 : 465.70 = 190.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.46/465.70 = 190.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.46x = 465.70 × 190.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.46x = 88,536.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,536.56/337.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.37

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