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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.57, 504.05 and 189.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.57, 504.05 and 189.96 is: 284.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.57 : 504.05 = 189.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.57/504.05 = 189.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.57x = 504.05 × 189.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.57x = 95,749.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,749.34/336.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.49

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