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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.86, 502.08 and 190.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.86, 502.08 and 190.38 is: 285.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.86 : 502.08 = 190.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.86/502.08 = 190.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.86x = 502.08 × 190.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.86x = 95,585.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,585.99/334.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.45

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