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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.08, 496.65 and 194.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.08, 496.65 and 194.15 is: 291.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.08 : 496.65 = 194.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.08/496.65 = 194.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.08x = 496.65 × 194.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.08x = 96,424.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,424.60/331.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.24

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