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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.54, 507.48 and 193.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.54, 507.48 and 193.96 is: 290.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.54 : 507.48 = 193.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.54/507.48 = 193.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.54x = 507.48 × 193.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.54x = 98,430.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,430.82/338.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.75

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