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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.09, 351.57 and 192.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.09, 351.57 and 192.84 is: 265.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.09 : 351.57 = 192.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.09/351.57 = 192.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.09x = 351.57 × 192.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.09x = 67,798.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,798.23/255.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.78

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