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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.74, 501.60 and 190.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.74, 501.60 and 190.14 is: 284.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.74 : 501.60 = 190.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.74/501.60 = 190.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.74x = 501.60 × 190.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.74x = 95,374.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,374.22/334.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.92

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