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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.72, 506.10 and 193.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.72, 506.10 and 193.14 is: 289.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.72 : 506.10 = 193.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.72/506.10 = 193.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.72x = 506.10 × 193.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.72x = 97,748.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,748.15/337.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.44

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