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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.79, 468.76 and 192.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.79, 468.76 and 192.39 is: 265.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.79 : 468.76 = 192.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.79/468.76 = 192.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.79x = 468.76 × 192.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.79x = 90,184.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,184.74/339.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.42

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