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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.11, 465.21 and 189.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.11, 465.21 and 189.73 is: 261.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.11 : 465.21 = 189.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.11/465.21 = 189.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.11x = 465.21 × 189.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.11x = 88,264.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,264.29/337.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.83

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