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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.74, 456.31 and 190.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.74, 456.31 and 190.86 is: 263.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.74 : 456.31 = 190.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.74/456.31 = 190.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.74x = 456.31 × 190.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.74x = 87,089.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,089.05/330.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.32

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