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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.84, 507.45 and 194.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.84, 507.45 and 194.12 is: 290.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.84 : 507.45 = 194.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.84/507.45 = 194.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.84x = 507.45 × 194.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.84x = 98,506.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,506.19/338.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.72

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