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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.82, 460.60 and 192.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.82, 460.60 and 192.01 is: 264.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.82 : 460.60 = 192.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.82/460.60 = 192.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.82x = 460.60 × 192.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.82x = 88,439.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,439.81/333.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.93

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