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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.20, 463.97 and 188.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.20, 463.97 and 188.87 is: 260.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.20 : 463.97 = 188.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.20/463.97 = 188.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.20x = 463.97 × 188.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.20x = 87,628.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,628.17/336.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.64

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