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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.69, 468.74 and 192.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.69, 468.74 and 192.29 is: 265.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.69 : 468.74 = 192.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.69/468.74 = 192.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.69x = 468.74 × 192.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.69x = 90,134.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,134.01/339.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.34

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