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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.39, 466.93 and 191.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.39, 466.93 and 191.01 is: 263.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.39 : 466.93 = 191.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.39/466.93 = 191.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.39x = 466.93 × 191.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.39x = 89,187.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,187.66/338.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.56

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