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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.77, 468.91 and 190.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.77, 468.91 and 190.40 is: 262.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.77 : 468.91 = 190.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.77/468.91 = 190.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.77x = 468.91 × 190.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.77x = 89,279.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,279.76/339.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.76

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