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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.09, 498.99 and 188.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.09, 498.99 and 188.91 is: 283.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.09 : 498.99 = 188.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.09/498.99 = 188.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.09x = 498.99 × 188.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.09x = 94,264.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,264.20/333.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.00

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