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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.53, 502.27 and 188.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.53, 502.27 and 188.56 is: 283.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.53 : 502.27 = 188.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.53/502.27 = 188.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.53x = 502.27 × 188.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.53x = 94,708.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,708.19/334.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.11

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