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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.73, 506.63 and 193.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.73, 506.63 and 193.15 is: 289.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.73 : 506.63 = 193.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.73/506.63 = 193.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.73x = 506.63 × 193.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.73x = 97,853.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,853.35/337.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.74

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