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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.13, 501.21 and 189.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.13, 501.21 and 189.86 is: 284.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.13 : 501.21 = 189.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.13/501.21 = 189.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.13x = 501.21 × 189.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.13x = 95,157.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,157.22/334.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.80

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