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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.42, 347.00 and 192.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.42, 347.00 and 192.32 is: 265.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.42 : 347.00 = 192.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.42/347.00 = 192.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.42x = 347.00 × 192.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.42x = 66,732.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,732.34/251.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.43

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