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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.74, 495.16 and 193.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.74, 495.16 and 193.38 is: 289.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.74 : 495.16 = 193.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.74/495.16 = 193.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.74x = 495.16 × 193.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.74x = 95,754.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,754.04/330.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.51

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