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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.44, 509.20 and 194.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.44, 509.20 and 194.84 is: 292.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.44 : 509.20 = 194.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.44/509.20 = 194.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.44x = 509.20 × 194.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.44x = 99,212.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,212.53/339.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.28

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