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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.83, 499.94 and 187.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.83, 499.94 and 187.23 is: 280.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.83 : 499.94 = 187.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.83/499.94 = 187.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.83x = 499.94 × 187.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.83x = 93,603.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,603.77/333.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.39

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