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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.26, 458.45 and 192.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.26, 458.45 and 192.40 is: 265.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.26 : 458.45 = 192.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.26/458.45 = 192.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.26x = 458.45 × 192.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.26x = 88,203.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,203.67/332.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.47

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