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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.14, 498.40 and 187.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.14, 498.40 and 187.96 is: 282.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.14 : 498.40 = 187.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.14/498.40 = 187.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.14x = 498.40 × 187.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.14x = 93,679.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,679.26/332.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.05

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