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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.93, 458.03 and 192.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.93, 458.03 and 192.02 is: 264.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.93 : 458.03 = 192.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.93/458.03 = 192.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.93x = 458.03 × 192.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.93x = 87,949.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,949.30/331.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.97

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