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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.44, 455.90 and 190.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.44, 455.90 and 190.52 is: 262.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.44 : 455.90 = 190.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.44/455.90 = 190.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.44x = 455.90 × 190.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.44x = 86,858.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,858.07/330.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.86

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