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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.72, 459.14 and 185.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.72, 459.14 and 185.34 is: 255.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.72 : 459.14 = 185.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.72/459.14 = 185.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.72x = 459.14 × 185.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.72x = 85,097.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,097.01/332.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.76

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