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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.58, 456.20 and 188.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.58, 456.20 and 188.78 is: 260.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.58 : 456.20 = 188.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.58/456.20 = 188.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.58x = 456.20 × 188.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.58x = 86,121.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,121.49/330.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.52

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