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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.62, 507.44 and 192.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.62, 507.44 and 192.06 is: 287.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.62 : 507.44 = 192.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.62/507.44 = 192.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.62x = 507.44 × 192.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.62x = 97,458.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,458.93/338.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.81

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