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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.87, 466.29 and 190.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.87, 466.29 and 190.49 is: 262.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.87 : 466.29 = 190.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.87/466.29 = 190.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.87x = 466.29 × 190.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.87x = 88,821.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,821.25/337.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.88

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