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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.63, 465.94 and 188.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.63, 465.94 and 188.27 is: 259.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.63 : 465.94 = 188.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.63/465.94 = 188.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.63x = 465.94 × 188.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.63x = 87,719.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,719.25/337.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.81

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