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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.20, 499.80 and 186.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.20, 499.80 and 186.80 is: 280.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.20 : 499.80 = 186.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.20/499.80 = 186.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.20x = 499.80 × 186.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.20x = 93,362.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,362.64/333.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.20

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