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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.72, 500.10 and 189.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.72, 500.10 and 189.13 is: 283.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.72 : 500.10 = 189.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.72/500.10 = 189.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.72x = 500.10 × 189.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.72x = 94,583.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,583.91/333.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.42

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