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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.72, 456.41 and 190.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.72, 456.41 and 190.87 is: 263.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.72 : 456.41 = 190.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.72/456.41 = 190.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.72x = 456.41 × 190.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.72x = 87,114.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,114.98/330.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.41

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