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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.19, 465.36 and 189.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.19, 465.36 and 189.85 is: 262.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.19 : 465.36 = 189.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.19/465.36 = 189.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.19x = 465.36 × 189.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.19x = 88,348.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,348.60/337.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.01

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