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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.12, 500.63 and 196.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.12, 500.63 and 196.19 is: 294.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.12 : 500.63 = 196.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.12/500.63 = 196.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.12x = 500.63 × 196.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.12x = 98,215.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,215.12/333.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.83

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