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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.97, 506.94 and 193.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.97, 506.94 and 193.79 is: 290.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.97 : 506.94 = 193.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.97/506.94 = 193.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.97x = 506.94 × 193.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.97x = 98,239.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,239.90/337.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.68

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