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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.83, 466.20 and 188.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.83, 466.20 and 188.45 is: 260.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.83 : 466.20 = 188.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.83/466.20 = 188.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.83x = 466.20 × 188.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.83x = 87,853.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,853.88/337.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.05

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