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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.04, 496.52 and 193.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.04, 496.52 and 193.80 is: 290.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.04 : 496.52 = 193.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.04/496.52 = 193.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.04x = 496.52 × 193.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.04x = 96,225.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,225.58/331.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.68

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