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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.37, 507.56 and 191.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.37, 507.56 and 191.99 is: 287.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.37 : 507.56 = 191.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.37/507.56 = 191.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.37x = 507.56 × 191.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.37x = 97,442.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,442.95/338.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.98

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