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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.19, 496.37 and 194.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.19, 496.37 and 194.33 is: 291.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.19 : 496.37 = 194.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.19/496.37 = 194.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.19x = 496.37 × 194.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.19x = 96,457.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,457.10/331.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.25

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