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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.47, 499.55 and 194.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.47, 499.55 and 194.30 is: 291.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.47 : 499.55 = 194.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.47/499.55 = 194.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.47x = 499.55 × 194.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.47x = 97,062.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,062.57/333.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.07

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