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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.85, 499.13 and 195.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.85, 499.13 and 195.93 is: 293.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.85 : 499.13 = 195.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.85/499.13 = 195.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.85x = 499.13 × 195.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.85x = 97,793.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,793.56/332.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.81

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