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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.77, 496.10 and 193.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.77, 496.10 and 193.88 is: 290.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.77 : 496.10 = 193.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.77/496.10 = 193.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.77x = 496.10 × 193.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.77x = 96,180.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,180.42/330.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.78

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