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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.48, 507.96 and 194

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.48, 507.96 and 194 is: 291.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.48 : 507.96 = 194 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.48/507.96 = 194/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.48x = 507.96 × 194
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.48x = 98,544.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,544.24/338.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.14

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