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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.50, 502.90 and 189.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.50, 502.90 and 189.32 is: 283.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.50 : 502.90 = 189.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.50/502.90 = 189.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.50x = 502.90 × 189.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.50x = 95,209.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,209.50/335.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.78

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