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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.84, 459.34 and 192.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.84, 459.34 and 192.96 is: 266.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.84 : 459.34 = 192.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.84/459.34 = 192.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.84x = 459.34 × 192.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.84x = 88,633.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,633.76/332.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.29

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