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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.79, 466.16 and 190.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.79, 466.16 and 190.42 is: 262.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.79 : 466.16 = 190.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.79/466.16 = 190.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.79x = 466.16 × 190.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.79x = 88,764.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,764.07/337.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.78

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