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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.71, 497.16 and 185.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.71, 497.16 and 185.45 is: 277.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.71 : 497.16 = 185.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.71/497.16 = 185.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.71x = 497.16 × 185.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.71x = 92,199.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,199.56/331.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.95

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