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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.95, 496.61 and 194.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.95, 496.61 and 194.27 is: 291.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.95 : 496.61 = 194.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.95/496.61 = 194.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.95x = 496.61 × 194.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.95x = 96,472.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,472.97/330.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.50

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