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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.44, 507.10 and 193.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.44, 507.10 and 193.80 is: 290.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.44 : 507.10 = 193.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.44/507.10 = 193.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.44x = 507.10 × 193.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.44x = 98,275.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,275.98/338.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.38

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