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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.10, 466.60 and 190.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.10, 466.60 and 190.72 is: 263.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.10 : 466.60 = 190.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.10/466.60 = 190.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.10x = 466.60 × 190.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.10x = 88,989.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,989.95/338.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.21

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