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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.75, 467.35 and 191.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.75, 467.35 and 191.27 is: 263.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.75 : 467.35 = 191.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.75/467.35 = 191.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.75x = 467.35 × 191.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.75x = 89,390.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,390.72/338.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.89

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