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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.53, 502.97 and 189.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.53, 502.97 and 189.26 is: 283.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.53 : 502.97 = 189.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.53/502.97 = 189.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.53x = 502.97 × 189.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.53x = 95,191.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,191.16/335.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.71

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