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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.12, 496.90 and 186.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.12, 496.90 and 186.94 is: 280.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.12 : 496.90 = 186.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.12/496.90 = 186.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.12x = 496.90 × 186.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.12x = 92,890.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,890.49/331.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.53

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