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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.96, 465.03 and 189.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.96, 465.03 and 189.66 is: 261.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.96 : 465.03 = 189.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.96/465.03 = 189.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.96x = 465.03 × 189.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.96x = 88,197.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,197.59/336.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.74

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