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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.58, 465.75 and 190.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.58, 465.75 and 190.18 is: 262.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.58 : 465.75 = 190.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.58/465.75 = 190.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.58x = 465.75 × 190.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.58x = 88,574.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,574.30/337.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.38

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