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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.16, 465.28 and 189.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.16, 465.28 and 189.79 is: 261.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.16 : 465.28 = 189.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.16/465.28 = 189.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.16x = 465.28 × 189.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.16x = 88,303.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,303.85/337.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.91

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