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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.59, 506.03 and 193.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.59, 506.03 and 193.05 is: 289.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.59 : 506.03 = 193.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.59/506.03 = 193.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.59x = 506.03 × 193.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.59x = 97,688.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,688.13/337.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.37

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