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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.09, 494.73 and 185.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.09, 494.73 and 185.37 is: 277.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.09 : 494.73 = 185.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.09/494.73 = 185.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.09x = 494.73 × 185.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.09x = 91,708.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,708.10/330.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.83

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