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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.73, 500.58 and 196.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.73, 500.58 and 196.66 is: 294.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.73 : 500.58 = 196.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.73/500.58 = 196.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.73x = 500.58 × 196.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.73x = 98,444.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,444.06/333.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.98

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