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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.55, 503.32 and 187.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.55, 503.32 and 187.40 is: 281.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.55 : 503.32 = 187.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.55/503.32 = 187.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.55x = 503.32 × 187.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.55x = 94,322.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,322.17/335.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.10

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