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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.99, 459.58 and 193.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.99, 459.58 and 193.19 is: 266.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.99 : 459.58 = 193.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.99/459.58 = 193.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.99x = 459.58 × 193.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.99x = 88,786.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,786.26/332.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.64

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