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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.12, 466.58 and 190.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.12, 466.58 and 190.74 is: 263.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.12 : 466.58 = 190.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.12/466.58 = 190.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.12x = 466.58 × 190.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.12x = 88,994.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,994.52/338.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.21

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