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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.14, 496.56 and 194.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.14, 496.56 and 194.23 is: 291.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.14 : 496.56 = 194.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.14/496.56 = 194.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.14x = 496.56 × 194.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.14x = 96,445.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,445.61/331.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.25

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