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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.28, 459.89 and 193.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.28, 459.89 and 193.40 is: 266.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.28 : 459.89 = 193.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.28/459.89 = 193.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.28x = 459.89 × 193.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.28x = 88,942.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,942.73/333.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.87

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