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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.06, 495.94 and 186.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.06, 495.94 and 186.34 is: 279.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.06 : 495.94 = 186.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.06/495.94 = 186.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.06x = 495.94 × 186.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.06x = 92,413.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,413.46/331.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.14

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