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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.47, 507.87 and 192.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.47, 507.87 and 192.39 is: 288.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.47 : 507.87 = 192.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.47/507.87 = 192.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.47x = 507.87 × 192.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.47x = 97,709.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,709.11/338.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.68

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