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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.66, 498.39 and 186.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.66, 498.39 and 186.50 is: 279.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.66 : 498.39 = 186.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.66/498.39 = 186.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.66x = 498.39 × 186.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.66x = 92,947.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,947.24/332.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.41

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