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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.64, 500.30 and 196.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.64, 500.30 and 196.73 is: 295.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.64 : 500.30 = 196.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.64/500.30 = 196.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.64x = 500.30 × 196.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.64x = 98,424.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,424.02/333.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.00

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