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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.61, 506.57 and 191.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.61, 506.57 and 191.52 is: 287.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.61 : 506.57 = 191.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.61/506.57 = 191.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.61x = 506.57 × 191.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.61x = 97,017.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,017.33/337.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.36

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