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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.70, 503.55 and 191.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.70, 503.55 and 191.54 is: 287.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.70 : 503.55 = 191.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.70/503.55 = 191.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.70x = 503.55 × 191.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.70x = 96,449.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,449.97/335.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.31

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