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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.95, 459.43 and 193.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.95, 459.43 and 193.05 is: 266.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.95 : 459.43 = 193.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.95/459.43 = 193.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.95x = 459.43 × 193.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.95x = 88,692.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,692.96/332.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.39

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