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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.89, 498.75 and 195.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.89, 498.75 and 195.82 is: 293.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.89 : 498.75 = 195.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.89/498.75 = 195.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.89x = 498.75 × 195.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.89x = 97,665.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,665.23/332.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.39

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