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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.89, 459.39 and 185.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.89, 459.39 and 185.56 is: 256.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.89 : 459.39 = 185.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.89/459.39 = 185.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.89x = 459.39 × 185.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.89x = 85,242.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,242.11/332.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.06

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