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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.32, 346.50 and 192.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.32, 346.50 and 192.28 is: 265.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.32 : 346.50 = 192.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.32/346.50 = 192.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.32x = 346.50 × 192.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.32x = 66,625.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,625.02/251.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.10

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