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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.56, 502.70 and 190.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.56, 502.70 and 190.84 is: 285.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.56 : 502.70 = 190.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.56/502.70 = 190.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.56x = 502.70 × 190.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.56x = 95,935.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,935.27/335.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.90

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