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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.86, 506.97 and 191.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.86, 506.97 and 191.52 is: 287.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.86 : 506.97 = 191.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.86/506.97 = 191.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.86x = 506.97 × 191.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.86x = 97,094.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,094.89/337.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.38

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