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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.48, 458.87 and 192.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.48, 458.87 and 192.63 is: 265.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.48 : 458.87 = 192.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.48/458.87 = 192.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.48x = 458.87 × 192.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.48x = 88,390.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,390.30/332.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.85

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