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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.74, 504.60 and 190.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.74, 504.60 and 190.55 is: 285.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.74 : 504.60 = 190.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.74/504.60 = 190.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.74x = 504.60 × 190.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.74x = 96,149.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,149.01/336.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.53

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