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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.58, 460.31 and 193.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.58, 460.31 and 193.73 is: 267.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.58 : 460.31 = 193.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.58/460.31 = 193.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.58x = 460.31 × 193.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.58x = 89,173.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,173.55/333.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.33

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