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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.08, 466.54 and 190.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.08, 466.54 and 190.74 is: 263.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.08 : 466.54 = 190.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.08/466.54 = 190.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.08x = 466.54 × 190.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.08x = 88,987.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,987.84/338.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.22

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