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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.90, 501.03 and 187.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.90, 501.03 and 187.82 is: 281.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.90 : 501.03 = 187.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.90/501.03 = 187.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.90x = 501.03 × 187.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.90x = 94,100.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,100.95/333.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.82

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