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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.97, 499.41 and 188.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.97, 499.41 and 188.69 is: 283.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.97 : 499.41 = 188.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.97/499.41 = 188.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.97x = 499.41 × 188.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.97x = 94,231.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,231.18/332.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.00

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