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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.16, 457 and 193.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.16, 457 and 193.16 is: 266.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.16 : 457 = 193.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.16/457 = 193.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.16x = 457 × 193.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.16x = 88,274.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,274.12/331.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.56

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