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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.24, 377.22 and 189.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.24, 377.22 and 189.74 is: 284.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.24 : 377.22 = 189.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.24/377.22 = 189.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.24x = 377.22 × 189.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.24x = 71,573.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,573.72/251.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.88

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