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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.26, 495.59 and 186.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.26, 495.59 and 186.08 is: 279.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.26 : 495.59 = 186.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.26/495.59 = 186.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.26x = 495.59 × 186.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.26x = 92,215.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,215.98/330.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.23

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