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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.74, 456.34 and 190.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.74, 456.34 and 190.90 is: 263.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.74 : 456.34 = 190.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.74/456.34 = 190.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.74x = 456.34 × 190.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.74x = 87,115.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,115.31/330.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.40

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