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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.88, 459.37 and 193.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.88, 459.37 and 193.03 is: 266.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.88 : 459.37 = 193.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.88/459.37 = 193.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.88x = 459.37 × 193.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.88x = 88,673.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,673.87/332.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.38

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