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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.94, 500.46 and 187.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.94, 500.46 and 187.76 is: 281.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.94 : 500.46 = 187.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.94/500.46 = 187.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.94x = 500.46 × 187.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.94x = 93,965.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,965.43/333.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.38

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