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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.73, 466.05 and 190.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.73, 466.05 and 190.38 is: 262.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.73 : 466.05 = 190.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.73/466.05 = 190.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.73x = 466.05 × 190.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.73x = 88,724.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,724.27/337.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.71

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