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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.97, 499.51 and 195.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.97, 499.51 and 195.94 is: 293.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.97 : 499.51 = 195.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.97/499.51 = 195.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.97x = 499.51 × 195.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.97x = 97,874.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,874.48/332.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.94

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