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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.80, 466.17 and 190.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.80, 466.17 and 190.43 is: 262.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.80 : 466.17 = 190.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.80/466.17 = 190.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.80x = 466.17 × 190.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.80x = 88,770.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,770.42/337.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.79

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