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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.07, 506.29 and 191.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.07, 506.29 and 191.46 is: 286.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.07 : 506.29 = 191.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.07/506.29 = 191.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.07x = 506.29 × 191.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.07x = 96,934.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,934.28/338.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.73

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