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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.98, 456.75 and 191.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.98, 456.75 and 191.10 is: 263.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.98 : 456.75 = 191.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.98/456.75 = 191.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.98x = 456.75 × 191.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.98x = 87,283.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,283.70/330.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.71

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