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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.05, 346.26 and 191.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.05, 346.26 and 191.89 is: 264.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.05 : 346.26 = 191.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.05/346.26 = 191.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.05x = 346.26 × 191.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.05x = 66,444.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,444.22/251.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.66

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