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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.26, 506.92 and 191.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.26, 506.92 and 191.86 is: 287.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.26 : 506.92 = 191.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.26/506.92 = 191.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.26x = 506.92 × 191.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.26x = 97,257.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,257.67/338.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.52

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