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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.92, 464.94 and 189.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.92, 464.94 and 189.55 is: 261.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.92 : 464.94 = 189.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.92/464.94 = 189.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.92x = 464.94 × 189.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.92x = 88,130.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,130.43/336.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.58

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