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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.59, 502.58 and 190.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.59, 502.58 and 190.87 is: 285.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.59 : 502.58 = 190.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.59/502.58 = 190.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.59x = 502.58 × 190.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.59x = 95,926.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,926.49/335.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.84

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