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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.64, 497.44 and 195.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.64, 497.44 and 195.60 is: 293.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.64 : 497.44 = 195.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.64/497.44 = 195.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.64x = 497.44 × 195.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.64x = 97,299.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,299.26/331.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.39

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