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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.78, 499.34 and 186.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.78, 499.34 and 186.69 is: 280.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.78 : 499.34 = 186.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.78/499.34 = 186.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.78x = 499.34 × 186.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.78x = 93,223.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,223.42/332.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.14

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