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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.30, 503.92 and 189.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.30, 503.92 and 189.87 is: 284.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.30 : 503.92 = 189.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.30/503.92 = 189.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.30x = 503.92 × 189.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.30x = 95,679.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,679.06/336.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.50

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