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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.71, 456.42 and 190.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.71, 456.42 and 190.85 is: 263.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.71 : 456.42 = 190.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.71/456.42 = 190.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.71x = 456.42 × 190.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.71x = 87,107.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,107.76/330.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.40

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