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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.65, 502.15 and 188.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.65, 502.15 and 188.57 is: 282.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.65 : 502.15 = 188.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.65/502.15 = 188.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.65x = 502.15 × 188.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.65x = 94,688.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,688.74/334.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.95

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