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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.72, 457.77 and 191.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.72, 457.77 and 191.84 is: 264.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.72 : 457.77 = 191.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.72/457.77 = 191.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.72x = 457.77 × 191.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.72x = 87,815.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,815.83/331.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.73

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