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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.63, 457.59 and 191.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.63, 457.59 and 191.76 is: 264.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.63 : 457.59 = 191.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.63/457.59 = 191.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.63x = 457.59 × 191.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.63x = 87,745.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,745.65/331.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.59

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