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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.20, 496.62 and 194.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.20, 496.62 and 194.13 is: 291.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.20 : 496.62 = 194.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.20/496.62 = 194.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.20x = 496.62 × 194.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.20x = 96,408.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,408.84/331.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.09

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