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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.86, 497.72 and 195.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.86, 497.72 and 195.87 is: 293.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.86 : 497.72 = 195.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.86/497.72 = 195.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.86x = 497.72 × 195.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.86x = 97,488.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,488.91/331.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.77

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