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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.31, 509.07 and 193.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.31, 509.07 and 193.31 is: 290.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.31 : 509.07 = 193.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.31/509.07 = 193.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.31x = 509.07 × 193.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.31x = 98,408.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,408.32/339.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.02

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