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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.46, 460.19 and 193.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.46, 460.19 and 193.58 is: 267.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.46 : 460.19 = 193.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.46/460.19 = 193.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.46x = 460.19 × 193.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.46x = 89,083.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,083.58/333.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.15

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