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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.96, 498.69 and 195.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.96, 498.69 and 195.80 is: 293.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.96 : 498.69 = 195.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.96/498.69 = 195.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.96x = 498.69 × 195.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.96x = 97,641.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,641.01/332.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.26

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