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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.71, 505.92 and 191.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.71, 505.92 and 191.22 is: 286.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.71 : 505.92 = 191.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.71/505.92 = 191.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.71x = 505.92 × 191.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.71x = 96,742.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,742.02/337.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.46

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