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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.16, 496.11 and 194.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.16, 496.11 and 194.27 is: 291.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.16 : 496.11 = 194.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.16/496.11 = 194.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.16x = 496.11 × 194.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.16x = 96,379.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,379.29/331.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.04

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