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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.58, 459.03 and 192.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.58, 459.03 and 192.72 is: 265.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.58 : 459.03 = 192.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.58/459.03 = 192.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.58x = 459.03 × 192.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.58x = 88,464.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,464.26/332.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.99

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