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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.68, 496.26 and 194.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.68, 496.26 and 194.79 is: 291.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.68 : 496.26 = 194.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.68/496.26 = 194.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.68x = 496.26 × 194.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.68x = 96,666.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,666.49/331.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.45

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