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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.29, 506.07 and 191.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.29, 506.07 and 191.04 is: 286.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.29 : 506.07 = 191.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.29/506.07 = 191.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.29x = 506.07 × 191.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.29x = 96,679.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,679.61/337.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.64

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