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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.59, 460.42 and 193.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.59, 460.42 and 193.73 is: 267.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.59 : 460.42 = 193.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.59/460.42 = 193.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.59x = 460.42 × 193.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.59x = 89,194.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,194.38/333.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.38

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