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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.06, 507.24 and 191.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.06, 507.24 and 191.81 is: 287.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.06 : 507.24 = 191.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.06/507.24 = 191.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.06x = 507.24 × 191.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.06x = 97,293.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,293.70/338.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.80

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