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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.34, 505.86 and 191.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.34, 505.86 and 191.10 is: 286.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.34 : 505.86 = 191.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.34/505.86 = 191.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.34x = 505.86 × 191.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.34x = 96,669.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,669.85/337.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.57

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