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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.37, 468.35 and 190.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.37, 468.35 and 190.01 is: 262.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.37 : 468.35 = 190.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.37/468.35 = 190.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.37x = 468.35 × 190.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.37x = 88,988.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,988.84/339.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.22

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