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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.50, 505.98 and 192.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.50, 505.98 and 192.96 is: 289.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.50 : 505.98 = 192.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.50/505.98 = 192.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.50x = 505.98 × 192.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.50x = 97,633.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,633.90/337.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.29

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