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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.02, 465.09 and 187.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.02, 465.09 and 187.64 is: 258.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.02 : 465.09 = 187.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.02/465.09 = 187.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.02x = 465.09 × 187.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.02x = 87,268.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,268.20/337.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.94

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