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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.83, 506.27 and 193.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.83, 506.27 and 193.59 is: 290.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.83 : 506.27 = 193.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.83/506.27 = 193.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.83x = 506.27 × 193.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.83x = 98,007.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,007.84/337.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.11

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