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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.37, 505.71 and 190.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.37, 505.71 and 190.91 is: 286.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.37 : 505.71 = 190.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.37/505.71 = 190.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.37x = 505.71 × 190.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.37x = 96,545.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,545.10/337.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.17

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