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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.19, 463.89 and 188.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.19, 463.89 and 188.80 is: 260.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.19 : 463.89 = 188.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.19/463.89 = 188.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.19x = 463.89 × 188.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.19x = 87,582.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,582.43/336.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.51

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