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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.91, 458.03 and 188.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.91, 458.03 and 188.17 is: 259.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.91 : 458.03 = 188.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.91/458.03 = 188.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.91x = 458.03 × 188.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.91x = 86,188.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,188.88/331.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.68

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