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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.34, 466.85 and 188.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.34, 466.85 and 188.96 is: 260.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.34 : 466.85 = 188.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.34/466.85 = 188.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.34x = 466.85 × 188.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.34x = 88,214.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,214.11/338.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.72

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