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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.72, 507.60 and 192.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.72, 507.60 and 192.54 is: 288.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.72 : 507.60 = 192.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.72/507.60 = 192.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.72x = 507.60 × 192.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.72x = 97,735.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,735.21/338.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.55

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