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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.62, 500.92 and 187.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.62, 500.92 and 187.65 is: 281.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.62 : 500.92 = 187.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.62/500.92 = 187.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.62x = 500.92 × 187.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.62x = 93,997.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,997.17/333.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.75

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