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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.96, 495.69 and 193.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.96, 495.69 and 193.80 is: 290.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.96 : 495.69 = 193.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.96/495.69 = 193.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.96x = 495.69 × 193.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.96x = 96,064.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,064.72/330.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.26

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