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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.56, 465.83 and 190.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.56, 465.83 and 190.19 is: 262.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.56 : 465.83 = 190.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.56/465.83 = 190.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.56x = 465.83 × 190.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.56x = 88,592.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,592.93/337.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.45

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