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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.33, 509.07 and 193.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.33, 509.07 and 193.15 is: 289.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.33 : 509.07 = 193.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.33/509.07 = 193.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.33x = 509.07 × 193.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.33x = 98,323.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,323.93/339.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.76

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