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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.78, 457.89 and 190.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.78, 457.89 and 190.01 is: 262.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.78 : 457.89 = 190.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.78/457.89 = 190.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.78x = 457.89 × 190.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.78x = 87,003.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,003.68/331.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.23

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