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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.78, 466.20 and 190.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.78, 466.20 and 190.48 is: 262.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.78 : 466.20 = 190.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.78/466.20 = 190.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.78x = 466.20 × 190.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.78x = 88,801.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,801.78/337.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.90

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