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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.74, 468.81 and 192.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.74, 468.81 and 192.36 is: 265.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.74 : 468.81 = 192.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.74/468.81 = 192.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.74x = 468.81 × 192.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.74x = 90,180.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,180.29/339.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.44

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