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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.17, 375.95 and 190.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.17, 375.95 and 190.42 is: 285.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.17 : 375.95 = 190.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.17/375.95 = 190.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.17x = 375.95 × 190.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.17x = 71,588.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,588.40/251.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.02

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