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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.52, 503.01 and 189.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.52, 503.01 and 189.18 is: 283.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.52 : 503.01 = 189.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.52/503.01 = 189.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.52x = 503.01 × 189.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.52x = 95,159.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,159.43/335.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.62

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