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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.08, 376.29 and 193.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.08, 376.29 and 193.08 is: 289.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.08 : 376.29 = 193.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.08/376.29 = 193.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.08x = 376.29 × 193.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.08x = 72,655.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,655.48/251.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.37

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