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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.43, 496.98 and 194.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.43, 496.98 and 194.51 is: 291.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.43 : 496.98 = 194.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.43/496.98 = 194.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.43x = 496.98 × 194.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.43x = 96,665.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,665.09/331.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.67

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