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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.32, 508.32 and 194.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.32, 508.32 and 194.60 is: 291.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.32 : 508.32 = 194.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.32/508.32 = 194.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.32x = 508.32 × 194.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.32x = 98,919.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,919.07/339.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.52

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