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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.69, 459.14 and 185.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.69, 459.14 and 185.38 is: 255.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.69 : 459.14 = 185.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.69/459.14 = 185.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.69x = 459.14 × 185.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.69x = 85,115.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,115.37/332.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.84

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