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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.97, 502 and 188.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.97, 502 and 188.79 is: 282.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.97 : 502 = 188.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.97/502 = 188.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.97x = 502 × 188.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.97x = 94,772.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,772.58/334.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.93

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