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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.16, 508.56 and 194.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.16, 508.56 and 194.98 is: 292.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.16 : 508.56 = 194.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.16/508.56 = 194.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.16x = 508.56 × 194.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.16x = 99,159.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,159.03/339.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.37

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