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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.42, 455.95 and 190.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.42, 455.95 and 190.54 is: 262.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.42 : 455.95 = 190.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.42/455.95 = 190.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.42x = 455.95 × 190.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.42x = 86,876.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,876.71/330.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.93

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