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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.13, 496.38 and 186.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.13, 496.38 and 186.86 is: 280.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.13 : 496.38 = 186.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.13/496.38 = 186.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.13x = 496.38 × 186.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.13x = 92,755.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,755.51/331.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.12

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