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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.52, 467.14 and 191.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.52, 467.14 and 191.13 is: 263.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.52 : 467.14 = 191.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.52/467.14 = 191.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.52x = 467.14 × 191.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.52x = 89,284.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,284.47/338.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.75

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