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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.46, 458.61 and 192.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.46, 458.61 and 192.53 is: 265.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.46 : 458.61 = 192.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.46/458.61 = 192.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.46x = 458.61 × 192.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.46x = 88,293.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,293.89/332.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.58

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