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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.98, 459.38 and 193.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.98, 459.38 and 193.08 is: 266.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.98 : 459.38 = 193.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.98/459.38 = 193.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.98x = 459.38 × 193.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.98x = 88,697.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,697.09/332.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.37

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