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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.75, 506.37 and 193.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.75, 506.37 and 193.57 is: 290.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.75 : 506.37 = 193.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.75/506.37 = 193.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.75x = 506.37 × 193.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.75x = 98,018.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,018.04/337.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.21

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