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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.27, 458.56 and 192.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.27, 458.56 and 192.44 is: 265.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.27 : 458.56 = 192.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.27/458.56 = 192.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.27x = 458.56 × 192.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.27x = 88,242.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,242.51/332.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.57

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