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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.78, 460.59 and 193.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.78, 460.59 and 193.88 is: 267.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.78 : 460.59 = 193.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.78/460.59 = 193.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.78x = 460.59 × 193.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.78x = 89,298.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,298.22/333.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.54

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