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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.83, 497.34 and 187.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.83, 497.34 and 187.65 is: 281.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.83 : 497.34 = 187.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.83/497.34 = 187.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.83x = 497.34 × 187.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.83x = 93,325.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,325.85/331.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.25

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