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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.70, 507.90 and 194.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.70, 507.90 and 194.52 is: 291.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.70 : 507.90 = 194.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.70/507.90 = 194.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.70x = 507.90 × 194.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.70x = 98,796.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,796.71/338.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.69

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