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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.39, 455.91 and 190.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.39, 455.91 and 190.50 is: 262.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.39 : 455.91 = 190.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.39/455.91 = 190.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.39x = 455.91 × 190.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.39x = 86,848.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,848.43/330.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.87

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