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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.44, 496.83 and 194.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.44, 496.83 and 194.30 is: 291.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.44 : 496.83 = 194.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.44/496.83 = 194.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.44x = 496.83 × 194.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.44x = 96,534.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,534.18/331.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.26

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