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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.08, 456.76 and 191.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.08, 456.76 and 191.14 is: 263.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.08 : 456.76 = 191.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.08/456.76 = 191.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.08x = 456.76 × 191.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.08x = 87,305.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,305.11/331.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.70

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