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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.61, 460.31 and 193.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.61, 460.31 and 193.65 is: 267.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.61 : 460.31 = 193.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.61/460.31 = 193.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.61x = 460.31 × 193.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.61x = 89,137.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,137.40/333.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.19

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