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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.07, 465.17 and 189.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.07, 465.17 and 189.71 is: 261.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.07 : 465.17 = 189.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.07/465.17 = 189.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.07x = 465.17 × 189.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.07x = 88,249.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,249.04/337.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.82

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