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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.89, 498.01 and 195.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.89, 498.01 and 195.20 is: 292.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.89 : 498.01 = 195.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.89/498.01 = 195.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.89x = 498.01 × 195.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.89x = 97,212.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,212.31/331.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.91

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