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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.71, 505.76 and 191.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.71, 505.76 and 191.12 is: 286.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.71 : 505.76 = 191.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.71/505.76 = 191.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.71x = 505.76 × 191.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.71x = 96,657.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,657.37/337.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.21

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