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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.68, 346.38 and 192.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.68, 346.38 and 192.96 is: 266.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.68 : 346.38 = 192.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.68/346.38 = 192.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.68x = 346.38 × 192.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.68x = 66,837.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,837.48/250.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.62

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