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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.93, 460.88 and 192.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.93, 460.88 and 192.18 is: 265.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.93 : 460.88 = 192.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.93/460.88 = 192.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.93x = 460.88 × 192.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.93x = 88,573.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,573.41/333.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.24

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