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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.24, 346.77 and 195.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.24, 346.77 and 195.89 is: 270.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.24 : 346.77 = 195.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.24/346.77 = 195.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.24x = 346.77 × 195.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.24x = 67,927.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,927.04/251.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.37

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