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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.34, 503.03 and 190.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.34, 503.03 and 190.78 is: 286.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.34 : 503.03 = 190.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.34/503.03 = 190.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.34x = 503.03 × 190.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.34x = 95,968.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,968.06/335.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.18

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