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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.57, 505.55 and 190.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.57, 505.55 and 190.96 is: 285.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.57 : 505.55 = 190.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.57/505.55 = 190.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.57x = 505.55 × 190.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.57x = 96,539.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,539.83/337.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.98

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