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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.55, 498.20 and 187.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.55, 498.20 and 187.83 is: 281.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.55 : 498.20 = 187.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.55/498.20 = 187.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.55x = 498.20 × 187.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.55x = 93,575.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,575.97/332.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.39

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