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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.84, 501.84 and 190.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.84, 501.84 and 190.64 is: 285.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.84 : 501.84 = 190.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.84/501.84 = 190.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.84x = 501.84 × 190.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.84x = 95,670.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,670.78/334.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.72

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