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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.59, 504.08 and 191.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.59, 504.08 and 191.87 is: 287.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.59 : 504.08 = 191.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.59/504.08 = 191.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.59x = 504.08 × 191.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.59x = 96,716.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,716.87/336.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.34

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