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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.01, 498 and 187.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.01, 498 and 187.73 is: 281.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.01 : 498 = 187.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.01/498 = 187.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.01x = 498 × 187.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.01x = 93,489.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,489.54/332.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.59

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