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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.60, 467.29 and 191.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.60, 467.29 and 191.25 is: 263.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.60 : 467.29 = 191.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.60/467.29 = 191.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.60x = 467.29 × 191.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.60x = 89,365.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,365.92/338.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.93

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