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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.53, 494.96 and 185.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.53, 494.96 and 185.94 is: 278.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.53 : 494.96 = 185.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.53/494.96 = 185.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.53x = 494.96 × 185.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.53x = 92,031.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,031.93/330.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.44

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