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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.80, 506.70 and 192.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.80, 506.70 and 192.48 is: 288.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.80 : 506.70 = 192.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.80/506.70 = 192.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.80x = 506.70 × 192.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.80x = 97,529.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,529.62/337.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.72

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