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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.56, 500.36 and 189.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.56, 500.36 and 189.40 is: 284.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.56 : 500.36 = 189.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.56/500.36 = 189.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.56x = 500.36 × 189.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.56x = 94,768.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,768.18/333.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.11

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