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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.56, 458.82 and 192.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.56, 458.82 and 192.64 is: 265.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.56 : 458.82 = 192.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.56/458.82 = 192.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.56x = 458.82 × 192.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.56x = 88,387.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,387.08/332.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.78

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