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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.84, 505.95 and 193.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.84, 505.95 and 193.12 is: 289.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.84 : 505.95 = 193.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.84/505.95 = 193.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.84x = 505.95 × 193.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.84x = 97,709.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,709.06/337.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.22

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