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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.14, 496.88 and 194.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.14, 496.88 and 194.45 is: 291.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.14 : 496.88 = 194.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.14/496.88 = 194.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.14x = 496.88 × 194.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.14x = 96,619.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,619.48/331.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.78

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