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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.85, 495.84 and 186.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.85, 495.84 and 186.67 is: 279.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.85 : 495.84 = 186.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.85/495.84 = 186.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.85x = 495.84 × 186.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.85x = 92,558.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,558.45/330.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.76

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