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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.14, 467.91 and 191.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.14, 467.91 and 191.72 is: 264.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.14 : 467.91 = 191.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.14/467.91 = 191.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.14x = 467.91 × 191.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.14x = 89,708.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,708.87/339.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.52

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