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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.59, 503.38 and 191

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.59, 503.38 and 191 is: 286.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.59 : 503.38 = 191 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.59/503.38 = 191/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.59x = 503.38 × 191
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.59x = 96,145.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,145.58/335.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.50

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