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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.83, 468.98 and 192.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.83, 468.98 and 192.51 is: 265.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.83 : 468.98 = 192.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.83/468.98 = 192.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.83x = 468.98 × 192.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.83x = 90,283.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,283.10/339.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.67

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