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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.34, 346.62 and 192.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.34, 346.62 and 192.33 is: 265.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.34 : 346.62 = 192.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.34/346.62 = 192.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.34x = 346.62 × 192.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.34x = 66,665.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,665.42/251.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.24

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