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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.05, 500.45 and 189.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.05, 500.45 and 189.33 is: 283.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.05 : 500.45 = 189.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.05/500.45 = 189.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.05x = 500.45 × 189.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.05x = 94,749.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,749.25/334.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.64

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