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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.64, 505.92 and 193.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.64, 505.92 and 193.28 is: 289.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.64 : 505.92 = 193.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.64/505.92 = 193.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.64x = 505.92 × 193.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.64x = 97,784.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,784.22/337.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.61

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