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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.89, 458.05 and 192.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.89, 458.05 and 192.01 is: 264.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.89 : 458.05 = 192.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.89/458.05 = 192.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.89x = 458.05 × 192.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.89x = 87,947.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,947.95/331.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.99

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