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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.92, 347.68 and 192.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.92, 347.68 and 192.80 is: 266.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.92 : 347.68 = 192.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.92/347.68 = 192.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.92x = 347.68 × 192.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.92x = 67,032.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,032.70/251.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.09

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