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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.30, 346.59 and 192.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.30, 346.59 and 192.13 is: 264.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.30 : 346.59 = 192.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.30/346.59 = 192.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.30x = 346.59 × 192.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.30x = 66,591.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,591.68/251.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.99

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