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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.40, 505.65 and 190.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.40, 505.65 and 190.79 is: 285.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.40 : 505.65 = 190.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.40/505.65 = 190.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.40x = 505.65 × 190.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.40x = 96,472.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,472.96/337.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.93

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