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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.42, 467.03 and 189.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.42, 467.03 and 189.06 is: 260.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.42 : 467.03 = 189.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.42/467.03 = 189.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.42x = 467.03 × 189.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.42x = 88,296.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,296.69/338.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.91

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