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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.71, 468.77 and 192.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.71, 468.77 and 192.38 is: 265.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.71 : 468.77 = 192.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.71/468.77 = 192.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.71x = 468.77 × 192.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.71x = 90,178.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,178.67/339.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.46

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