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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.76, 497.96 and 195.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.76, 497.96 and 195.07 is: 292.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.76 : 497.96 = 195.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.76/497.96 = 195.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.76x = 497.96 × 195.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.76x = 97,137.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,137.06/331.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.79

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