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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.87, 509.63 and 193.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.87, 509.63 and 193.58 is: 290.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.87 : 509.63 = 193.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.87/509.63 = 193.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.87x = 509.63 × 193.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.87x = 98,650.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,650.66/339.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.26

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