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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.57, 346.51 and 192.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.57, 346.51 and 192.62 is: 265.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.57 : 346.51 = 192.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.57/346.51 = 192.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.57x = 346.51 × 192.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.57x = 66,745.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,745.14/251.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.31

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