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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.73, 509.18 and 193.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.73, 509.18 and 193.61 is: 290.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.73 : 509.18 = 193.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.73/509.18 = 193.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.73x = 509.18 × 193.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.73x = 98,580.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,580.87/339.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.17

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