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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.74, 496.92 and 187.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.74, 496.92 and 187.14 is: 280.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.74 : 496.92 = 187.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.74/496.92 = 187.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.74x = 496.92 × 187.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.74x = 92,993.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,993.61/331.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.32

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