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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.92, 459.32 and 193.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.92, 459.32 and 193.01 is: 266.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.92 : 459.32 = 193.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.92/459.32 = 193.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.92x = 459.32 × 193.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.92x = 88,653.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,653.35/332.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.29

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