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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.66, 459.11 and 192.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.66, 459.11 and 192.80 is: 266.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.66 : 459.11 = 192.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.66/459.11 = 192.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.66x = 459.11 × 192.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.66x = 88,516.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,516.41/332.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.09

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