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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.98, 466.40 and 190.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.98, 466.40 and 190.61 is: 263.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.98 : 466.40 = 190.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.98/466.40 = 190.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.98x = 466.40 × 190.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.98x = 88,898.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,898.17/337.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.03

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