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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.93, 505.68 and 190.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.93, 505.68 and 190.82 is: 286.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.93 : 505.68 = 190.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.93/505.68 = 190.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.93x = 505.68 × 190.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.93x = 96,496.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,496.79/336.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.40

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