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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.97, 467.77 and 189.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.97, 467.77 and 189.59 is: 261.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.97 : 467.77 = 189.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.97/467.77 = 189.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.97x = 467.77 × 189.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.97x = 88,684.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,684.04/338.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.63

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