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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.66, 459.07 and 192.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.66, 459.07 and 192.78 is: 266.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.66 : 459.07 = 192.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.66/459.07 = 192.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.66x = 459.07 × 192.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.66x = 88,497.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,497.22/332.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.03

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