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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.59, 456.17 and 190.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.59, 456.17 and 190.69 is: 263.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.59 : 456.17 = 190.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.59/456.17 = 190.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.59x = 456.17 × 190.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.59x = 86,986.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,986.39/330.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.12

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