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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.45, 500.19 and 188.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.45, 500.19 and 188.13 is: 282.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.45 : 500.19 = 188.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.45/500.19 = 188.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.45x = 500.19 × 188.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.45x = 94,100.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,100.74/333.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.20

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