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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.50, 345.72 and 192.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.50, 345.72 and 192.18 is: 265.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.50 : 345.72 = 192.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.50/345.72 = 192.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.50x = 345.72 × 192.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.50x = 66,440.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,440.47/250.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.23

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