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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.25, 496.68 and 194.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.25, 496.68 and 194.31 is: 291.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.25 : 496.68 = 194.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.25/496.68 = 194.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.25x = 496.68 × 194.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.25x = 96,509.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,509.89/331.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.36

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