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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.69, 498.62 and 195.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.69, 498.62 and 195.83 is: 293.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.69 : 498.62 = 195.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.69/498.62 = 195.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.69x = 498.62 × 195.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.69x = 97,644.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,644.75/332.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.50

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