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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.20, 459.81 and 193.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.20, 459.81 and 193.34 is: 266.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.20 : 459.81 = 193.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.20/459.81 = 193.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.20x = 459.81 × 193.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.20x = 88,898.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,898.70/333.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.81

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