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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.87, 456.51 and 190.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.87, 456.51 and 190.98 is: 263.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.87 : 456.51 = 190.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.87/456.51 = 190.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.87x = 456.51 × 190.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.87x = 87,184.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,184.28/330.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.50

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