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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.22, 376.83 and 190.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.22, 376.83 and 190.47 is: 285.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.22 : 376.83 = 190.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.22/376.83 = 190.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.22x = 376.83 × 190.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.22x = 71,774.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,774.81/251.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.71

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