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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.33, 466.88 and 188.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.33, 466.88 and 188.95 is: 260.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.33 : 466.88 = 188.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.33/466.88 = 188.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.33x = 466.88 × 188.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.33x = 88,217.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,217.60/338.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.75

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