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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.05, 463.73 and 188.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.05, 463.73 and 188.70 is: 260.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.05 : 463.73 = 188.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.05/463.73 = 188.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.05x = 463.73 × 188.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.05x = 87,503.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,503.17/336.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.39

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