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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.21, 497.91 and 185.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.21, 497.91 and 185.96 is: 278.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.21 : 497.91 = 185.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.21/497.91 = 185.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.21x = 497.91 × 185.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.21x = 92,588.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,588.85/332.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.71

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