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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.53, 507.43 and 193.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.53, 507.43 and 193.99 is: 290.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.53 : 507.43 = 193.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.53/507.43 = 193.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.53x = 507.43 × 193.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.53x = 98,436.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,436.35/338.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.78

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