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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.94, 507.78 and 193.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.94, 507.78 and 193.86 is: 290.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.94 : 507.78 = 193.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.94/507.78 = 193.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.94x = 507.78 × 193.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.94x = 98,438.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,438.23/338.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.43

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