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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.76, 465.98 and 190.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.76, 465.98 and 190.34 is: 262.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.76 : 465.98 = 190.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.76/465.98 = 190.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.76x = 465.98 × 190.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.76x = 88,694.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,694.63/337.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.60

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