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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.29, 465.34 and 189.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.29, 465.34 and 189.89 is: 261.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.29 : 465.34 = 189.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.29/465.34 = 189.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.29x = 465.34 × 189.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.29x = 88,362.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,362.36/337.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.98

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