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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.85, 469.01 and 192.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.85, 469.01 and 192.50 is: 265.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.85 : 469.01 = 192.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.85/469.01 = 192.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.85x = 469.01 × 192.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.85x = 90,284.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,284.43/339.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.66

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