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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.08, 496.68 and 186.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.08, 496.68 and 186.63 is: 279.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.08 : 496.68 = 186.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.08/496.68 = 186.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.08x = 496.68 × 186.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.08x = 92,695.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,695.39/331.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.98

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