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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.07, 495.11 and 185.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.07, 495.11 and 185.71 is: 278.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.07 : 495.11 = 185.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.07/495.11 = 185.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.07x = 495.11 × 185.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.07x = 91,945.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,945.95/330.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.57

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