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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.84, 351.80 and 192.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.84, 351.80 and 192.68 is: 265.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.84 : 351.80 = 192.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.84/351.80 = 192.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.84x = 351.80 × 192.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.84x = 67,783.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,783.86/254.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.99

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