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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.57, 468.57 and 192.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.57, 468.57 and 192.18 is: 265.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.57 : 468.57 = 192.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.57/468.57 = 192.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.57x = 468.57 × 192.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.57x = 90,049.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,049.78/339.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.19

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