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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.10, 376.29 and 186.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.10, 376.29 and 186.90 is: 280.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.10 : 376.29 = 186.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.10/376.29 = 186.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.10x = 376.29 × 186.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.10x = 70,328.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,328.60/251.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.08

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