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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.48, 456.03 and 190.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.48, 456.03 and 190.53 is: 262.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.48 : 456.03 = 190.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.48/456.03 = 190.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.48x = 456.03 × 190.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.48x = 86,887.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,887.40/330.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.91

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