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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.78, 351.44 and 192.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.78, 351.44 and 192.85 is: 266.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.78 : 351.44 = 192.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.78/351.44 = 192.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.78x = 351.44 × 192.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.78x = 67,774.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,774.08/254.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.01

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