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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.53, 460.27 and 193.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.53, 460.27 and 193.73 is: 267.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.53 : 460.27 = 193.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.53/460.27 = 193.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.53x = 460.27 × 193.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.53x = 89,168.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,168.64/333.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.35

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