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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.63, 460.46 and 191.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.63, 460.46 and 191.84 is: 264.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.63 : 460.46 = 191.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.63/460.46 = 191.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.63x = 460.46 × 191.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.63x = 88,332.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,332.82/333.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.76

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