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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.73, 460.59 and 193.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.73, 460.59 and 193.87 is: 267.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.73 : 460.59 = 193.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.73/460.59 = 193.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.73x = 460.59 × 193.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.73x = 89,294.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,294.58/333.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.57

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