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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.80, 502.74 and 190.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.80, 502.74 and 190.62 is: 286.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.80 : 502.74 = 190.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.80/502.74 = 190.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.80x = 502.74 × 190.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.80x = 95,832.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,832.30/334.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.24

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