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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.53, 465.78 and 190.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.53, 465.78 and 190.17 is: 262.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.53 : 465.78 = 190.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.53/465.78 = 190.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.53x = 465.78 × 190.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.53x = 88,577.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,577.38/337.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.43

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