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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.91, 464.96 and 189.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.91, 464.96 and 189.56 is: 261.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.91 : 464.96 = 189.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.91/464.96 = 189.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.91x = 464.96 × 189.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.91x = 88,134.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,134.55/336.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.60

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