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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.16, 459.76 and 195.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.16, 459.76 and 195.16 is: 269.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.16 : 459.76 = 195.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.16/459.76 = 195.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.16x = 459.76 × 195.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.16x = 89,726.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,726.76/333.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.32

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