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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.17, 495.99 and 194.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.17, 495.99 and 194.18 is: 290.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.17 : 495.99 = 194.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.17/495.99 = 194.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.17x = 495.99 × 194.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.17x = 96,308.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,308.86/331.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.81

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