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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.26, 459.92 and 193.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.26, 459.92 and 193.42 is: 266.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.26 : 459.92 = 193.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.26/459.92 = 193.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.26x = 459.92 × 193.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.26x = 88,957.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,957.73/333.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.93

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