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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.74, 505.10 and 192.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.74, 505.10 and 192.50 is: 288.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.74 : 505.10 = 192.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.74/505.10 = 192.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.74x = 505.10 × 192.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.74x = 97,229.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,229.71/336.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.74

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