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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.92, 460.76 and 195.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.92, 460.76 and 195.92 is: 270.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.92 : 460.76 = 195.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.92/460.76 = 195.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.92x = 460.76 × 195.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.92x = 90,272.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,272.10/333.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.34

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