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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.09, 463.79 and 188.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.09, 463.79 and 188.73 is: 260.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.09 : 463.79 = 188.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.09/463.79 = 188.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.09x = 463.79 × 188.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.09x = 87,531.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,531.09/336.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.44

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