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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.83, 503.87 and 189.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.83, 503.87 and 189.74 is: 284.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.83 : 503.87 = 189.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.83/503.87 = 189.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.83x = 503.87 × 189.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.83x = 95,606.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,606.94/335.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.69

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