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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.78, 468.88 and 192.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.78, 468.88 and 192.40 is: 265.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.78 : 468.88 = 192.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.78/468.88 = 192.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.78x = 468.88 × 192.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.78x = 90,212.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,212.51/339.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.50

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