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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.23, 497.72 and 194.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.23, 497.72 and 194.87 is: 291.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.23 : 497.72 = 194.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.23/497.72 = 194.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.23x = 497.72 × 194.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.23x = 96,988.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,988.21/332.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.93

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