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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.37, 460.12 and 193.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.37, 460.12 and 193.58 is: 267.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.37 : 460.12 = 193.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.37/460.12 = 193.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.37x = 460.12 × 193.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.37x = 89,072.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,072.55/333.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.19

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