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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.09, 459.59 and 193.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.09, 459.59 and 193.20 is: 266.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.09 : 459.59 = 193.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.09/459.59 = 193.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.09x = 459.59 × 193.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.09x = 88,791.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,791.82/333.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.57

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