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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.68, 457.70 and 191.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.68, 457.70 and 191.80 is: 264.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.68 : 457.70 = 191.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.68/457.70 = 191.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.68x = 457.70 × 191.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.68x = 87,786.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,786.86/331.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.67

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