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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.58, 502.25 and 188.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.58, 502.25 and 188.33 is: 282.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.58 : 502.25 = 188.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.58/502.25 = 188.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.58x = 502.25 × 188.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.58x = 94,586.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,586.35/334.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.70

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