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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.40, 458.73 and 192.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.40, 458.73 and 192.55 is: 265.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.40 : 458.73 = 192.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.40/458.73 = 192.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.40x = 458.73 × 192.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.40x = 88,328.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,328.46/332.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.73

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