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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.20, 499.32 and 188.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.20, 499.32 and 188.96 is: 283.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.20 : 499.32 = 188.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.20/499.32 = 188.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.20x = 499.32 × 188.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.20x = 94,351.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,351.51/333.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.17

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