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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.45, 455.99 and 190.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.45, 455.99 and 190.55 is: 262.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.45 : 455.99 = 190.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.45/455.99 = 190.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.45x = 455.99 × 190.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.45x = 86,885.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,885.66/330.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.93

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