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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.13, 459.73 and 191.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.13, 459.73 and 191.35 is: 264.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.13 : 459.73 = 191.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.13/459.73 = 191.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.13x = 459.73 × 191.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.13x = 87,970.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,970.11/333.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.07

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