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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.70, 497.75 and 195.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.70, 497.75 and 195.01 is: 292.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.70 : 497.75 = 195.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.70/497.75 = 195.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.70x = 497.75 × 195.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.70x = 97,064.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,064.01/331.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.63

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