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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.77, 346.19 and 192.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.77, 346.19 and 192.81 is: 266.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.77 : 346.19 = 192.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.77/346.19 = 192.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.77x = 346.19 × 192.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.77x = 66,747.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,747.93/250.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.17

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