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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.86, 509.70 and 193.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.86, 509.70 and 193.88 is: 290.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.86 : 509.70 = 193.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.86/509.70 = 193.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.86x = 509.70 × 193.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.86x = 98,820.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,820.64/339.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.77

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