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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.03, 467.84 and 189.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.03, 467.84 and 189.65 is: 261.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.03 : 467.84 = 189.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.03/467.84 = 189.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.03x = 467.84 × 189.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.03x = 88,722.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,722.57/339.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.70

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