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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.95, 458.08 and 192.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.95, 458.08 and 192.05 is: 265.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.95 : 458.08 = 192.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.95/458.08 = 192.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.95x = 458.08 × 192.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.95x = 87,972.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,972.46/331.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.02

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