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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.34, 468.25 and 189.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.34, 468.25 and 189.95 is: 262.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.34 : 468.25 = 189.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.34/468.25 = 189.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.34x = 468.25 × 189.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.34x = 88,945.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,945.24/339.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.12

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