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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.72, 456.43 and 190.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.72, 456.43 and 190.86 is: 263.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.72 : 456.43 = 190.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.72/456.43 = 190.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.72x = 456.43 × 190.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.72x = 87,114.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,114.23/330.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.41

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