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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.82, 466.16 and 188.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.82, 466.16 and 188.43 is: 260.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.82 : 466.16 = 188.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.82/466.16 = 188.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.82x = 466.16 × 188.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.82x = 87,838.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,838.53/337.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.02

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