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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.67, 465.99 and 188.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.67, 465.99 and 188.29 is: 259.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.67 : 465.99 = 188.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.67/465.99 = 188.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.67x = 465.99 × 188.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.67x = 87,741.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,741.13/337.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.84

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