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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.14, 466.56 and 190.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.14, 466.56 and 190.72 is: 263.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.14 : 466.56 = 190.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.14/466.56 = 190.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.14x = 466.56 × 190.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.14x = 88,982.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,982.91/338.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.15

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