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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.69, 501.30 and 196.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.69, 501.30 and 196.83 is: 295.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.69 : 501.30 = 196.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.69/501.30 = 196.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.69x = 501.30 × 196.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.69x = 98,671.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,671.16/333.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.70

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