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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.63, 460.41 and 193.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.63, 460.41 and 193.83 is: 267.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.63 : 460.41 = 193.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.63/460.41 = 193.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.63x = 460.41 × 193.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.63x = 89,241.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,241.30/333.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.48

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