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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.52, 458.90 and 192.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.52, 458.90 and 192.68 is: 265.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.52 : 458.90 = 192.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.52/458.90 = 192.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.52x = 458.90 × 192.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.52x = 88,419.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,419.04/332.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.91

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