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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.44, 468.38 and 190.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.44, 468.38 and 190.06 is: 262.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.44 : 468.38 = 190.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.44/468.38 = 190.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.44x = 468.38 × 190.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.44x = 89,020.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,020.30/339.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.26

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