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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.76, 457.78 and 191.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.76, 457.78 and 191.86 is: 264.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.76 : 457.78 = 191.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.76/457.78 = 191.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.76x = 457.78 × 191.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.76x = 87,828.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,828.05/331.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.73

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