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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.07, 376.60 and 190.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.07, 376.60 and 190.57 is: 285.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.07 : 376.60 = 190.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.07/376.60 = 190.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.07x = 376.60 × 190.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.07x = 71,766.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,766.77/251.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.85

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