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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.94, 499.43 and 195.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.94, 499.43 and 195.85 is: 293.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.94 : 499.43 = 195.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.94/499.43 = 195.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.94x = 499.43 × 195.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.94x = 97,811.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,811.14/332.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.78

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