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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.74, 456.41 and 190.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.74, 456.41 and 190.85 is: 263.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.74 : 456.41 = 190.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.74/456.41 = 190.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.74x = 456.41 × 190.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.74x = 87,104.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,104.89/330.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.37

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