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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.05, 376.35 and 190.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.05, 376.35 and 190.45 is: 285.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.05 : 376.35 = 190.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.05/376.35 = 190.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.05x = 376.35 × 190.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.05x = 71,675.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,675.61/251.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.50

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