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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.63, 496.84 and 185.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.63, 496.84 and 185.20 is: 277.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.63 : 496.84 = 185.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.63/496.84 = 185.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.63x = 496.84 × 185.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.63x = 92,016.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,016.73/331.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.47

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