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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.38, 508.74 and 193.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.38, 508.74 and 193.20 is: 289.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.38 : 508.74 = 193.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.38/508.74 = 193.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.38x = 508.74 × 193.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.38x = 98,288.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,288.57/339.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.61

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