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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.68, 460.46 and 193.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.68, 460.46 and 193.79 is: 267.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.68 : 460.46 = 193.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.68/460.46 = 193.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.68x = 460.46 × 193.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.68x = 89,229.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,229.27/333.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.41

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