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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.00, 498.47 and 186.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.00, 498.47 and 186.03 is: 279.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.00 : 498.47 = 186.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.00/498.47 = 186.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.00x = 498.47 × 186.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.00x = 92,730.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,730.49/332.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.31

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