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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.56, 460.34 and 193.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.56, 460.34 and 193.72 is: 267.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.56 : 460.34 = 193.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.56/460.34 = 193.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.56x = 460.34 × 193.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.56x = 89,177.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,177.06/333.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.35

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