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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.87, 469.08 and 192.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.87, 469.08 and 192.54 is: 265.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.87 : 469.08 = 192.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.87/469.08 = 192.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.87x = 469.08 × 192.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.87x = 90,316.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,316.66/339.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.74

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