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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.62, 468.72 and 192.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.62, 468.72 and 192.30 is: 265.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.62 : 468.72 = 192.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.62/468.72 = 192.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.62x = 468.72 × 192.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.62x = 90,134.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,134.86/339.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.40

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