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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.99, 465.05 and 189.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.99, 465.05 and 189.64 is: 261.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.99 : 465.05 = 189.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.99/465.05 = 189.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.99x = 465.05 × 189.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.99x = 88,192.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,192.08/336.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.71

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