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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.16, 497.61 and 195.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.16, 497.61 and 195.27 is: 292.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.16 : 497.61 = 195.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.16/497.61 = 195.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.16x = 497.61 × 195.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.16x = 97,168.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,168.30/332.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.53

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