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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.03, 376.34 and 197.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.03, 376.34 and 197.17 is: 295.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.03 : 376.34 = 197.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.03/376.34 = 197.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.03x = 376.34 × 197.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.03x = 74,202.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,202.96/251.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.59

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