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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.95, 508.50 and 192.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.95, 508.50 and 192.77 is: 289.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.95 : 508.50 = 192.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.95/508.50 = 192.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.95x = 508.50 × 192.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.95x = 98,022.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,022.19/338.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.19

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