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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.75, 460.58 and 195.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.75, 460.58 and 195.75 is: 270.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.75 : 460.58 = 195.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.75/460.58 = 195.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.75x = 460.58 × 195.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.75x = 90,158.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,158.54/333.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.14

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