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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.60, 498.90 and 186.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.60, 498.90 and 186.80 is: 280.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.60 : 498.90 = 186.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.60/498.90 = 186.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.60x = 498.90 × 186.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.60x = 93,194.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,194.52/332.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.20

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