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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.99, 459.56 and 193.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.99, 459.56 and 193.12 is: 266.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.99 : 459.56 = 193.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.99/459.56 = 193.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.99x = 459.56 × 193.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.99x = 88,750.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,750.23/332.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.53

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