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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.20, 351.86 and 192.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.20, 351.86 and 192.20 is: 264.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.20 : 351.86 = 192.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.20/351.86 = 192.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.20x = 351.86 × 192.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.20x = 67,624.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,624.77/255.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.99

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