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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.90, 496.29 and 193.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.90, 496.29 and 193.81 is: 290.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.90 : 496.29 = 193.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.90/496.29 = 193.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.90x = 496.29 × 193.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.90x = 96,186.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,186.38/330.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.68

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