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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.33, 497.81 and 194.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.33, 497.81 and 194.96 is: 292.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.33 : 497.81 = 194.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.33/497.81 = 194.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.33x = 497.81 × 194.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.33x = 97,049.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,049.57/332.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.03

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