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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.98, 466.41 and 190.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.98, 466.41 and 190.57 is: 262.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.98 : 466.41 = 190.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.98/466.41 = 190.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.98x = 466.41 × 190.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.98x = 88,883.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,883.75/337.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.99

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