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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.10, 495.98 and 186.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.10, 495.98 and 186.52 is: 279.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.10 : 495.98 = 186.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.10/495.98 = 186.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.10x = 495.98 × 186.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.10x = 92,506.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,506.78/331.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.39

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