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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.57, 508.55 and 192.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.57, 508.55 and 192.96 is: 288.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.57 : 508.55 = 192.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.57/508.55 = 192.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.57x = 508.55 × 192.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.57x = 98,129.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,129.81/339.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.98

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