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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.13, 465.25 and 187.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.13, 465.25 and 187.77 is: 259.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.13 : 465.25 = 187.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.13/465.25 = 187.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.13x = 465.25 × 187.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.13x = 87,356.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,356.73/337.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.12

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