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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.03, 496.50 and 193.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.03, 496.50 and 193.87 is: 290.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.03 : 496.50 = 193.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.03/496.50 = 193.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.03x = 496.50 × 193.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.03x = 96,256.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,256.46/331.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.78

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