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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.06, 465.14 and 189.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.06, 465.14 and 189.72 is: 261.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.06 : 465.14 = 189.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.06/465.14 = 189.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.06x = 465.14 × 189.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.06x = 88,246.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,246.36/337.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.81

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