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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.09, 456.88 and 183.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.09, 456.88 and 183.72 is: 253.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.09 : 456.88 = 183.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.09/456.88 = 183.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.09x = 456.88 × 183.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.09x = 83,937.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,937.99/331.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.52

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