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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.93, 464.97 and 189.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.93, 464.97 and 189.56 is: 261.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.93 : 464.97 = 189.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.93/464.97 = 189.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.93x = 464.97 × 189.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.93x = 88,137.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,137.39/336.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.59

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