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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.39, 455.87 and 190.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.39, 455.87 and 190.51 is: 262.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.39 : 455.87 = 190.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.39/455.87 = 190.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.39x = 455.87 × 190.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.39x = 86,847.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,847.79/330.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.86

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