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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.37, 465.51 and 189.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.37, 465.51 and 189.98 is: 262.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.37 : 465.51 = 189.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.37/465.51 = 189.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.37x = 465.51 × 189.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.37x = 88,437.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,437.72/337.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.14

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