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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.33, 499.26 and 195.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.33, 499.26 and 195.96 is: 293.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.33 : 499.26 = 195.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.33/499.26 = 195.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.33x = 499.26 × 195.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.33x = 97,834.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,834.99/333.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.51

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