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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.66, 468.63 and 192.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.66, 468.63 and 192.29 is: 265.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.66 : 468.63 = 192.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.66/468.63 = 192.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.66x = 468.63 × 192.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.66x = 90,110.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,110.52/339.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.30

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