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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.02, 376.17 and 197.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.02, 376.17 and 197.02 is: 295.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.02 : 376.17 = 197.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.02/376.17 = 197.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.02x = 376.17 × 197.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.02x = 74,113.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,113.01/251.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.25

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