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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.15, 455.62 and 190.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.15, 455.62 and 190.27 is: 262.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.15 : 455.62 = 190.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.15/455.62 = 190.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.15x = 455.62 × 190.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.15x = 86,690.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,690.82/330.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.58

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