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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.79, 459.30 and 192.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.79, 459.30 and 192.99 is: 266.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.79 : 459.30 = 192.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.79/459.30 = 192.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.79x = 459.30 × 192.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.79x = 88,639.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,639.64/332.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.35

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