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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.56, 495.92 and 194.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.56, 495.92 and 194.27 is: 290.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.56 : 495.92 = 194.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.56/495.92 = 194.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.56x = 495.92 × 194.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.56x = 96,340.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,340.38/331.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.57

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