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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.37, 344.45 and 192.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.37, 344.45 and 192.05 is: 264.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.37 : 344.45 = 192.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.37/344.45 = 192.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.37x = 344.45 × 192.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.37x = 66,150.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,150.66/250.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.21

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