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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.57, 495.40 and 193.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.57, 495.40 and 193.43 is: 289.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.57 : 495.40 = 193.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.57/495.40 = 193.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.57x = 495.40 × 193.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.57x = 95,825.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,825.22/330.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.88

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