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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.12, 376.60 and 197.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.12, 376.60 and 197.04 is: 295.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.12 : 376.60 = 197.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.12/376.60 = 197.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.12x = 376.60 × 197.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.12x = 74,205.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,205.26/251.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.50

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