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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.58, 502.83 and 191.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.58, 502.83 and 191.40 is: 286.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.58 : 502.83 = 191.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.58/502.83 = 191.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.58x = 502.83 × 191.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.58x = 96,241.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,241.66/335.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.79

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