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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.53, 498.47 and 195.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.53, 498.47 and 195.55 is: 293.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.53 : 498.47 = 195.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.53/498.47 = 195.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.53x = 498.47 × 195.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.53x = 97,475.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,475.81/332.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.13

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