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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.84, 502.95 and 191.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.84, 502.95 and 191.12 is: 286.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.84 : 502.95 = 191.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.84/502.95 = 191.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.84x = 502.95 × 191.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.84x = 96,123.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,123.80/335.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.22

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