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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.87, 459.45 and 193.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.87, 459.45 and 193.07 is: 266.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.87 : 459.45 = 193.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.87/459.45 = 193.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.87x = 459.45 × 193.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.87x = 88,707.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,707.16/332.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.50

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