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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.64, 495.98 and 187.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.64, 495.98 and 187.27 is: 280.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.64 : 495.98 = 187.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.64/495.98 = 187.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.64x = 495.98 × 187.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.64x = 92,882.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,882.17/330.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.92

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