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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.33, 459.95 and 193.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.33, 459.95 and 193.46 is: 266.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.33 : 459.95 = 193.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.33/459.95 = 193.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.33x = 459.95 × 193.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.33x = 88,978.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,978.66/333.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.94

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