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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.12, 456.96 and 191.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.12, 456.96 and 191.26 is: 263.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.12 : 456.96 = 191.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.12/456.96 = 191.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.12x = 456.96 × 191.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.12x = 87,394.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,394.93/331.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.94

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