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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.23, 468.09 and 191.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.23, 468.09 and 191.86 is: 264.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.23 : 468.09 = 191.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.23/468.09 = 191.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.23x = 468.09 × 191.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.23x = 89,807.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,807.75/339.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.74

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