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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.59, 457.63 and 191.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.59, 457.63 and 191.75 is: 264.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.59 : 457.63 = 191.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.59/457.63 = 191.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.59x = 457.63 × 191.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.59x = 87,750.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,750.36/331.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.63

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