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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.38, 345.42 and 192.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.38, 345.42 and 192.24 is: 265.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.38 : 345.42 = 192.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.38/345.42 = 192.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.38x = 345.42 × 192.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.38x = 66,403.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,403.54/250.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.21

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