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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331, 496.69 and 184.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331, 496.69 and 184.77 is: 277.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331 : 496.69 = 184.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331/496.69 = 184.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331x = 496.69 × 184.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331x = 91,773.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,773.41/331
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.26

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