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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.73, 459.14 and 192.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.73, 459.14 and 192.85 is: 266.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.73 : 459.14 = 192.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.73/459.14 = 192.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.73x = 459.14 × 192.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.73x = 88,544.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,544.48/332.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.12

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