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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.68, 502.12 and 190.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.68, 502.12 and 190.52 is: 285.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.68 : 502.12 = 190.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.68/502.12 = 190.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.68x = 502.12 × 190.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.68x = 95,663.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,663.90/334.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.84

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