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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.57, 509.36 and 193.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.57, 509.36 and 193.23 is: 289.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.57 : 509.36 = 193.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.57/509.36 = 193.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.57x = 509.36 × 193.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.57x = 98,422.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,422.67/339.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.85

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