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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.33, 465.50 and 189.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.33, 465.50 and 189.97 is: 262.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.33 : 465.50 = 189.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.33/465.50 = 189.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.33x = 465.50 × 189.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.33x = 88,431.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,431.04/337.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.15

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