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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.81, 457.78 and 193.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.81, 457.78 and 193.81 is: 267.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.81 : 457.78 = 193.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.81/457.78 = 193.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.81x = 457.78 × 193.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.81x = 88,722.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,722.34/331.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.39

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