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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.52, 496.62 and 194.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.52, 496.62 and 194.27 is: 291.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.52 : 496.62 = 194.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.52/496.62 = 194.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.52x = 496.62 × 194.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.52x = 96,475.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,475.88/331.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.02

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