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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.66, 506.02 and 189.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.66, 506.02 and 189.28 is: 283.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.66 : 506.02 = 189.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.66/506.02 = 189.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.66x = 506.02 × 189.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.66x = 95,781.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,781.28/337.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.66

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