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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.08, 497.67 and 187.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.08, 497.67 and 187.72 is: 281.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.08 : 497.67 = 187.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.08/497.67 = 187.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.08x = 497.67 × 187.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.08x = 93,422.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,422.61/332.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.33

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