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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.05, 376.17 and 196.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.05, 376.17 and 196.78 is: 294.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.05 : 376.17 = 196.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.05/376.17 = 196.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.05x = 376.17 × 196.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.05x = 74,022.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,022.73/251.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.85

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