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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.72, 503.10 and 191.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.72, 503.10 and 191.14 is: 286.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.72 : 503.10 = 191.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.72/503.10 = 191.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.72x = 503.10 × 191.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.72x = 96,162.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,162.53/335.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.44

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