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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.53, 500.29 and 187.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.53, 500.29 and 187.28 is: 280.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.53 : 500.29 = 187.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.53/500.29 = 187.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.53x = 500.29 × 187.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.53x = 93,690.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,690.87/333.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.91

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