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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.17, 376.02 and 190.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.17, 376.02 and 190.54 is: 285.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.17 : 376.02 = 190.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.17/376.02 = 190.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.17x = 376.02 × 190.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.17x = 71,646.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,646.85/251.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.25

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