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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.06, 506.72 and 193.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.06, 506.72 and 193.46 is: 289.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.06 : 506.72 = 193.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.06/506.72 = 193.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.06x = 506.72 × 193.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.06x = 98,030.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,030.05/338.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.98

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