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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.28, 460.02 and 193.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.28, 460.02 and 193.42 is: 266.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.28 : 460.02 = 193.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.28/460.02 = 193.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.28x = 460.02 × 193.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.28x = 88,977.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,977.07/333.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.97

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