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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.12, 494.87 and 183.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.12, 494.87 and 183.74 is: 275.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.12 : 494.87 = 183.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.12/494.87 = 183.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.12x = 494.87 × 183.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.12x = 90,924.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,924.02/330.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.43

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