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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.43, 460.08 and 193.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.43, 460.08 and 193.56 is: 267.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.43 : 460.08 = 193.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.43/460.08 = 193.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.43x = 460.08 × 193.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.43x = 89,050.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,050.78/333.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.08

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