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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.88, 499.52 and 188.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.88, 499.52 and 188.72 is: 283.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.88 : 499.52 = 188.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.88/499.52 = 188.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.88x = 499.52 × 188.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.88x = 94,269.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,269.41/332.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.19

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