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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.56, 347.30 and 192.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.56, 347.30 and 192.44 is: 265.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.56 : 347.30 = 192.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.56/347.30 = 192.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.56x = 347.30 × 192.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.56x = 66,831.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,831.71/251.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.67

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