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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.95, 495.69 and 191.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.95, 495.69 and 191.81 is: 287.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.95 : 495.69 = 191.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.95/495.69 = 191.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.95x = 495.69 × 191.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.95x = 95,075.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,075.82/330.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.29

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