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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.15, 497.80 and 185.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.15, 497.80 and 185.90 is: 278.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.15 : 497.80 = 185.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.15/497.80 = 185.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.15x = 497.80 × 185.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.15x = 92,538.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,538.07/332.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.60

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