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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.14, 507.96 and 192.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.14, 507.96 and 192.56 is: 288.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.14 : 507.96 = 192.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.14/507.96 = 192.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.14x = 507.96 × 192.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.14x = 97,810.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,810.24/339.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.40

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