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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.34, 459.97 and 191.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.34, 459.97 and 191.59 is: 264.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.34 : 459.97 = 191.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.34/459.97 = 191.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.34x = 459.97 × 191.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.34x = 88,125.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,125.65/333.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.37

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