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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.81, 468.94 and 192.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.81, 468.94 and 192.45 is: 265.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.81 : 468.94 = 192.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.81/468.94 = 192.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.81x = 468.94 × 192.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.81x = 90,244.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,244.68/339.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.58

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