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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.56, 499.82 and 187.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.56, 499.82 and 187.18 is: 280.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.56 : 499.82 = 187.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.56/499.82 = 187.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.56x = 499.82 × 187.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.56x = 93,556.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,556.31/333.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.48

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