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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.72, 459.17 and 192.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.72, 459.17 and 192.89 is: 266.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.72 : 459.17 = 192.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.72/459.17 = 192.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.72x = 459.17 × 192.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.72x = 88,566.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,566.04/332.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.19

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