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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.14, 465.24 and 187.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.14, 465.24 and 187.76 is: 259.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.14 : 465.24 = 187.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.14/465.24 = 187.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.14x = 465.24 × 187.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.14x = 87,352.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,352.06/337.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.10

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