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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.58, 503.34 and 189.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.58, 503.34 and 189.40 is: 284.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.58 : 503.34 = 189.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.58/503.34 = 189.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.58x = 503.34 × 189.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.58x = 95,332.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,332.60/335.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.08

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