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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.44, 502.71 and 189.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.44, 502.71 and 189.26 is: 283.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.44 : 502.71 = 189.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.44/502.71 = 189.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.44x = 502.71 × 189.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.44x = 95,142.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,142.89/335.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.64

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