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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.10, 376.20 and 193.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.10, 376.20 and 193.42 is: 289.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.10 : 376.20 = 193.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.10/376.20 = 193.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.10x = 376.20 × 193.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.10x = 72,764.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,764.60/251.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.78

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