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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.30, 459.98 and 185.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.30, 459.98 and 185.93 is: 256.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.30 : 459.98 = 185.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.30/459.98 = 185.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.30x = 459.98 × 185.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.30x = 85,523.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,523.15/333.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.60

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