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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.03, 497.95 and 195.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.03, 497.95 and 195.01 is: 292.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.03 : 497.95 = 195.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.03/497.95 = 195.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.03x = 497.95 × 195.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.03x = 97,103.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,103.50/332.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.45

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