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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.48, 345.84 and 192.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.48, 345.84 and 192.64 is: 265.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.48 : 345.84 = 192.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.48/345.84 = 192.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.48x = 345.84 × 192.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.48x = 66,622.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,622.62/250.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.98

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