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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.75, 466.13 and 190.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.75, 466.13 and 190.40 is: 262.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.75 : 466.13 = 190.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.75/466.13 = 190.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.75x = 466.13 × 190.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.75x = 88,749.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,749.30/337.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.77

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