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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.28, 501.59 and 188.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.28, 501.59 and 188.19 is: 282.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.28 : 501.59 = 188.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.28/501.59 = 188.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.28x = 501.59 × 188.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.28x = 94,393.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,393.28/334.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.38

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