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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.31, 499.97 and 189.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.31, 499.97 and 189.13 is: 283.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.31 : 499.97 = 189.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.31/499.97 = 189.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.31x = 499.97 × 189.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.31x = 94,559.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,559.33/333.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.70

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