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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.54, 498.87 and 195.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.54, 498.87 and 195.42 is: 293.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.54 : 498.87 = 195.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.54/498.87 = 195.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.54x = 498.87 × 195.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.54x = 97,488.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,488.73/332.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.17

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