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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.42, 502.62 and 189.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.42, 502.62 and 189.11 is: 283.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.42 : 502.62 = 189.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.42/502.62 = 189.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.42x = 502.62 × 189.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.42x = 95,047.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,047.96/335.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.37

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