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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.97, 466.39 and 190.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.97, 466.39 and 190.62 is: 263.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.97 : 466.39 = 190.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.97/466.39 = 190.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.97x = 466.39 × 190.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.97x = 88,903.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,903.26/337.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.05

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