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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.53, 498.10 and 195.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.53, 498.10 and 195.16 is: 292.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.53 : 498.10 = 195.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.53/498.10 = 195.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.53x = 498.10 × 195.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.53x = 97,209.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,209.20/332.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.33

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