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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.34, 351.11 and 192.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.34, 351.11 and 192.18 is: 265.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.34 : 351.11 = 192.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.34/351.11 = 192.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.34x = 351.11 × 192.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.34x = 67,475.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,475.36/254.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.30

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