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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.89, 496.26 and 193.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.89, 496.26 and 193.82 is: 290.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.89 : 496.26 = 193.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.89/496.26 = 193.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.89x = 496.26 × 193.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.89x = 96,182.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,182.63/330.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.68

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