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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.08, 502.80 and 191.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.08, 502.80 and 191.08 is: 286.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.08 : 502.80 = 191.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.08/502.80 = 191.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.08x = 502.80 × 191.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.08x = 96,075.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,075.02/335.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.72

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