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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.85, 507.20 and 194.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.85, 507.20 and 194.13 is: 290.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.85 : 507.20 = 194.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.85/507.20 = 194.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.85x = 507.20 × 194.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.85x = 98,461.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,461.77/338.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.58

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