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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.64, 457.69 and 191.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.64, 457.69 and 191.76 is: 264.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.64 : 457.69 = 191.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.64/457.69 = 191.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.64x = 457.69 × 191.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.64x = 87,766.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,766.63/331.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.64

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