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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.21, 346.11 and 187.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.21, 346.11 and 187.93 is: 258.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.21 : 346.11 = 187.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.21/346.11 = 187.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.21x = 346.11 × 187.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.21x = 65,043.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,043.29/251.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.92

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