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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.76, 497.28 and 187.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.76, 497.28 and 187.40 is: 280.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.76 : 497.28 = 187.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.76/497.28 = 187.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.76x = 497.28 × 187.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.76x = 93,190.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,190.27/331.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.90

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