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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.40, 506.88 and 193.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.40, 506.88 and 193.92 is: 290.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.40 : 506.88 = 193.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.40/506.88 = 193.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.40x = 506.88 × 193.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.40x = 98,294.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,294.17/338.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.47

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