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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.21, 496.85 and 186.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.21, 496.85 and 186.79 is: 280.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.21 : 496.85 = 186.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.21/496.85 = 186.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.21x = 496.85 × 186.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.21x = 92,806.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,806.61/331.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.20

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