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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.81, 468.92 and 192.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.81, 468.92 and 192.44 is: 265.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.81 : 468.92 = 192.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.81/468.92 = 192.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.81x = 468.92 × 192.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.81x = 90,235.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,235.66/339.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.55

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