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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.76, 503.52 and 189.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.76, 503.52 and 189.72 is: 284.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.76 : 503.52 = 189.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.76/503.52 = 189.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.76x = 503.52 × 189.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.76x = 95,527.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,527.81/335.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.51

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