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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.26, 495.90 and 193.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.26, 495.90 and 193.92 is: 290.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.26 : 495.90 = 193.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.26/495.90 = 193.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.26x = 495.90 × 193.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.26x = 96,164.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,164.93/331.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.30

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