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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.10, 346.15 and 195.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.10, 346.15 and 195.73 is: 269.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.10 : 346.15 = 195.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.10/346.15 = 195.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.10x = 346.15 × 195.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.10x = 67,751.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,751.94/251.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.82

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