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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.82, 507.96 and 194.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.82, 507.96 and 194.55 is: 291.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.82 : 507.96 = 194.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.82/507.96 = 194.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.82x = 507.96 × 194.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.82x = 98,823.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,823.62/338.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.67

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