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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.39, 466.95 and 189.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.39, 466.95 and 189.01 is: 260.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.39 : 466.95 = 189.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.39/466.95 = 189.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.39x = 466.95 × 189.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.39x = 88,257.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,257.05/338.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.82

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