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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.27, 468.18 and 189.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.27, 468.18 and 189.89 is: 262.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.27 : 468.18 = 189.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.27/468.18 = 189.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.27x = 468.18 × 189.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.27x = 88,900.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,900.36/339.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.03

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