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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.46, 347.03 and 192.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.46, 347.03 and 192.34 is: 265.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.46 : 347.03 = 192.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.46/347.03 = 192.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.46x = 347.03 × 192.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.46x = 66,747.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,747.75/251.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.44

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