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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.52, 456.18 and 192.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.52, 456.18 and 192.52 is: 265.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.52 : 456.18 = 192.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.52/456.18 = 192.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.52x = 456.18 × 192.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.52x = 87,823.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,823.77/330.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.71

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