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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.02, 496.13 and 184.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.02, 496.13 and 184.76 is: 276.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.02 : 496.13 = 184.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.02/496.13 = 184.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.02x = 496.13 × 184.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.02x = 91,664.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,664.98/331.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.92

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