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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.56, 460.17 and 193.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.56, 460.17 and 193.68 is: 267.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.56 : 460.17 = 193.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.56/460.17 = 193.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.56x = 460.17 × 193.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.56x = 89,125.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,125.73/333.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.20

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