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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.82, 506.86 and 193.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.82, 506.86 and 193.50 is: 290.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.82 : 506.86 = 193.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.82/506.86 = 193.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.82x = 506.86 × 193.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.82x = 98,076.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,076.93/337.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.33

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