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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.16, 498.88 and 188.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.16, 498.88 and 188.96 is: 282.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.16 : 498.88 = 188.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.16/498.88 = 188.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.16x = 498.88 × 188.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.16x = 94,268.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,268.36/333.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.95

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