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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.55, 502.98 and 190.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.55, 502.98 and 190.96 is: 286.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.55 : 502.98 = 190.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.55/502.98 = 190.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.55x = 502.98 × 190.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.55x = 96,049.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,049.06/335.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.24

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