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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.71, 459.18 and 192.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.71, 459.18 and 192.85 is: 266.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.71 : 459.18 = 192.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.71/459.18 = 192.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.71x = 459.18 × 192.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.71x = 88,552.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,552.86/332.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.16

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