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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.56, 458.92 and 185.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.56, 458.92 and 185.19 is: 255.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.56 : 458.92 = 185.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.56/458.92 = 185.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.56x = 458.92 × 185.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.56x = 84,984.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,984.86/332.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.55

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