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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.88, 502.52 and 190.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.88, 502.52 and 190.72 is: 286.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.88 : 502.52 = 190.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.88/502.52 = 190.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.88x = 502.52 × 190.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.88x = 95,840.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,840.61/334.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.19

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