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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.21, 468.12 and 189.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.21, 468.12 and 189.84 is: 261.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.21 : 468.12 = 189.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.21/468.12 = 189.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.21x = 468.12 × 189.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.21x = 88,867.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,867.90/339.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.98

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