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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.59, 351.21 and 192.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.59, 351.21 and 192.40 is: 265.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.59 : 351.21 = 192.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.59/351.21 = 192.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.59x = 351.21 × 192.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.59x = 67,572.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,572.80/254.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.42

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