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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.69, 459.09 and 192.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.69, 459.09 and 192.78 is: 266.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.69 : 459.09 = 192.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.69/459.09 = 192.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.69x = 459.09 × 192.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.69x = 88,503.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,503.37/332.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.03

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