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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.13, 463.84 and 188.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.13, 463.84 and 188.79 is: 260.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.13 : 463.84 = 188.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.13/463.84 = 188.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.13x = 463.84 × 188.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.13x = 87,568.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,568.35/336.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.52

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