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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.31, 466.86 and 190.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.31, 466.86 and 190.95 is: 263.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.31 : 466.86 = 190.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.31/466.86 = 190.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.31x = 466.86 × 190.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.31x = 89,146.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,146.92/338.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.51

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