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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.73, 459.12 and 201.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.73, 459.12 and 201.69 is: 278.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.73 : 459.12 = 201.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.73/459.12 = 201.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.73x = 459.12 × 201.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.73x = 92,599.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,599.91/332.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.30

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