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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.05, 465.08 and 189.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.05, 465.08 and 189.66 is: 261.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.05 : 465.08 = 189.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.05/465.08 = 189.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.05x = 465.08 × 189.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.05x = 88,204.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,204.75/337.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.70

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