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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339, 467.89 and 191.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339, 467.89 and 191.65 is: 264.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339 : 467.89 = 191.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339/467.89 = 191.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339x = 467.89 × 191.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339x = 89,669.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,669.47/339
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.51

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