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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.13, 498.39 and 187.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.13, 498.39 and 187.95 is: 282.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.13 : 498.39 = 187.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.13/498.39 = 187.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.13x = 498.39 × 187.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.13x = 93,672.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,672.40/332.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.04

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