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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.58, 502.89 and 191.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.58, 502.89 and 191.34 is: 286.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.58 : 502.89 = 191.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.58/502.89 = 191.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.58x = 502.89 × 191.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.58x = 96,222.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,222.97/335.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.74

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