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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.39, 350.91 and 192.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.39, 350.91 and 192.24 is: 265.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.39 : 350.91 = 192.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.39/350.91 = 192.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.39x = 350.91 × 192.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.39x = 67,458.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,458.94/254.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.18

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