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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.03, 458.17 and 192.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.03, 458.17 and 192.20 is: 265.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.03 : 458.17 = 192.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.03/458.17 = 192.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.03x = 458.17 × 192.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.03x = 88,057.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,057.50/332.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.21

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