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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.58, 468.61 and 190.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.58, 468.61 and 190.19 is: 262.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.58 : 468.61 = 190.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.58/468.61 = 190.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.58x = 468.61 × 190.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.58x = 89,121.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,121.64/339.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.45

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