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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.40, 460.06 and 193.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.40, 460.06 and 193.46 is: 266.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.40 : 460.06 = 193.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.40/460.06 = 193.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.40x = 460.06 × 193.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.40x = 89,003.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,003.21/333.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.96

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