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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.90, 459.32 and 192.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.90, 459.32 and 192.97 is: 266.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.90 : 459.32 = 192.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.90/459.32 = 192.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.90x = 459.32 × 192.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.90x = 88,634.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,634.98/332.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.25

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