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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.35, 465.53 and 189.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.35, 465.53 and 189.98 is: 262.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.35 : 465.53 = 189.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.35/465.53 = 189.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.35x = 465.53 × 189.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.35x = 88,441.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,441.86/337.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.17

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