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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.90, 498.34 and 185.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.90, 498.34 and 185.94 is: 279.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.90 : 498.34 = 185.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.90/498.34 = 185.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.90x = 498.34 × 185.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.90x = 92,657.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,657.92/331.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.18

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