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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.18, 463.95 and 188.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.18, 463.95 and 188.83 is: 260.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.18 : 463.95 = 188.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.18/463.95 = 188.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.18x = 463.95 × 188.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.18x = 87,604.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,604.41/336.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.59

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