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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.94, 505.46 and 190.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.94, 505.46 and 190.63 is: 285.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.94 : 505.46 = 190.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.94/505.46 = 190.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.94x = 505.46 × 190.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.94x = 96,356.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,356.95/336.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.98

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