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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.22, 346.17 and 194.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.22, 346.17 and 194.87 is: 268.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.22 : 346.17 = 194.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.22/346.17 = 194.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.22x = 346.17 × 194.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.22x = 67,458.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,458.15/251.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.52

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