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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337, 465.09 and 189.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337, 465.09 and 189.70 is: 261.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337 : 465.09 = 189.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337/465.09 = 189.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337x = 465.09 × 189.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337x = 88,227.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,227.57/337
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.80

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