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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.72, 466.06 and 190.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.72, 466.06 and 190.36 is: 262.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.72 : 466.06 = 190.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.72/466.06 = 190.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.72x = 466.06 × 190.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.72x = 88,719.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,719.18/337.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.70

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