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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.63, 498.80 and 186.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.63, 498.80 and 186.59 is: 279.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.63 : 498.80 = 186.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.63/498.80 = 186.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.63x = 498.80 × 186.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.63x = 93,067.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,067.67/332.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.80

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