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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.86, 456.58 and 190.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.86, 456.58 and 190.98 is: 263.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.86 : 456.58 = 190.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.86/456.58 = 190.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.86x = 456.58 × 190.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.86x = 87,194.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,194.41/330.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.54

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