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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.28, 505.56 and 192.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.28, 505.56 and 192.74 is: 288.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.28 : 505.56 = 192.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.28/505.56 = 192.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.28x = 505.56 × 192.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.28x = 97,439.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,439.41/337.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.90

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