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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.72, 460.46 and 193.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.72, 460.46 and 193.76 is: 267.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.72 : 460.46 = 193.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.72/460.46 = 193.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.72x = 460.46 × 193.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.72x = 89,217.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,217.67/333.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.34

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