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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.35, 496.85 and 194.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.35, 496.85 and 194.44 is: 291.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.35 : 496.85 = 194.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.35/496.85 = 194.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.35x = 496.85 × 194.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.35x = 96,607.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,607.51/331.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.56

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