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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.86, 346.29 and 192.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.86, 346.29 and 192.66 is: 265.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.86 : 346.29 = 192.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.86/346.29 = 192.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.86x = 346.29 × 192.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.86x = 66,716.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,716.23/250.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.95

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