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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.42, 498.20 and 187.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.42, 498.20 and 187.97 is: 281.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.42 : 498.20 = 187.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.42/498.20 = 187.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.42x = 498.20 × 187.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.42x = 93,643.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,643.22/332.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.71

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