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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.55, 458.84 and 190.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.55, 458.84 and 190.78 is: 263.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.55 : 458.84 = 190.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.55/458.84 = 190.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.55x = 458.84 × 190.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.55x = 87,536.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,536.83/332.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.23

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