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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.09, 467.88 and 189.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.09, 467.88 and 189.69 is: 261.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.09 : 467.88 = 189.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.09/467.88 = 189.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.09x = 467.88 × 189.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.09x = 88,752.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,752.32/339.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.74

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