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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.17, 455.66 and 190.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.17, 455.66 and 190.29 is: 262.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.17 : 455.66 = 190.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.17/455.66 = 190.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.17x = 455.66 × 190.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.17x = 86,707.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,707.54/330.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.61

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