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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.85, 466.27 and 190.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.85, 466.27 and 190.50 is: 262.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.85 : 466.27 = 190.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.85/466.27 = 190.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.85x = 466.27 × 190.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.85x = 88,823.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,823.96/337.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.91

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