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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.02, 346.62 and 193.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.02, 346.62 and 193.06 is: 266.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.02 : 346.62 = 193.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.02/346.62 = 193.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.02x = 346.62 × 193.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.02x = 66,918.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,918.46/251.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.59

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