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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.83, 500.78 and 102.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.83, 500.78 and 102.74 is: 154.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.83 : 500.78 = 102.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.83/500.78 = 102.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.83x = 500.78 × 102.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.83x = 51,447.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,447.89/333.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.11

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