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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.65, 460.37 and 193.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.65, 460.37 and 193.74 is: 267.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.65 : 460.37 = 193.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.65/460.37 = 193.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.65x = 460.37 × 193.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.65x = 89,191.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,191.12/333.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.32

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