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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.15, 466.67 and 188.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.15, 466.67 and 188.77 is: 260.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.15 : 466.67 = 188.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.15/466.67 = 188.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.15x = 466.67 × 188.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.15x = 88,093.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,093.30/338.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.52

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