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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.37, 501.56 and 187.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.37, 501.56 and 187.96 is: 281.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.37 : 501.56 = 187.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.37/501.56 = 187.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.37x = 501.56 × 187.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.37x = 94,273.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,273.22/334.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.94

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