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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.26, 500.03 and 196.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.26, 500.03 and 196.37 is: 294.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.26 : 500.03 = 196.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.26/500.03 = 196.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.26x = 500.03 × 196.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.26x = 98,190.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,190.89/333.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.64

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