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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.69, 466.01 and 190.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.69, 466.01 and 190.38 is: 262.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.69 : 466.01 = 190.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.69/466.01 = 190.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.69x = 466.01 × 190.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.69x = 88,717.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,717.63/337.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.72

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