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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.97, 469.12 and 190.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.97, 469.12 and 190.59 is: 262.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.97 : 469.12 = 190.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.97/469.12 = 190.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.97x = 469.12 × 190.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.97x = 89,406.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,406.28/339.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.99

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