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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.37, 509.06 and 192.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.37, 509.06 and 192.99 is: 289.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.37 : 509.06 = 192.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.37/509.06 = 192.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.37x = 509.06 × 192.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.37x = 98,243.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,243.49/339.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.49

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