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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.86, 507.59 and 193.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.86, 507.59 and 193.68 is: 290.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.86 : 507.59 = 193.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.86/507.59 = 193.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.86x = 507.59 × 193.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.86x = 98,309.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,309.06/337.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.98

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