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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.18, 465.28 and 189.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.18, 465.28 and 189.82 is: 261.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.18 : 465.28 = 189.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.18/465.28 = 189.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.18x = 465.28 × 189.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.18x = 88,319.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,319.45/337.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.94

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