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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.80, 506.06 and 193.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.80, 506.06 and 193.08 is: 289.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.80 : 506.06 = 193.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.80/506.06 = 193.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.80x = 506.06 × 193.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.80x = 97,710.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,710.06/337.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.25

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