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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.52, 343.92 and 191.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.52, 343.92 and 191.20 is: 263.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.52 : 343.92 = 191.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.52/343.92 = 191.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.52x = 343.92 × 191.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.52x = 65,757.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,757.50/249.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.54

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