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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.91, 457.98 and 192

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.91, 457.98 and 192 is: 264.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.91 : 457.98 = 192 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.91/457.98 = 192/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.91x = 457.98 × 192
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.91x = 87,932.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,932.16/331.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.93

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