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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.46, 500.19 and 189.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.46, 500.19 and 189.28 is: 283.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.46 : 500.19 = 189.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.46/500.19 = 189.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.46x = 500.19 × 189.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.46x = 94,675.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,675.96/333.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.92

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