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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.06, 496.78 and 193.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.06, 496.78 and 193.90 is: 290.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.06 : 496.78 = 193.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.06/496.78 = 193.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.06x = 496.78 × 193.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.06x = 96,325.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,325.64/331.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.96

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