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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.21, 497.68 and 193.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.21, 497.68 and 193.05 is: 289.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.21 : 497.68 = 193.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.21/497.68 = 193.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.21x = 497.68 × 193.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.21x = 96,076.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,076.64/332.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.20

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