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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.25, 346.41 and 194.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.25, 346.41 and 194.37 is: 267.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.25 : 346.41 = 194.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.25/346.41 = 194.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.25x = 346.41 × 194.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.25x = 67,331.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,331.71/251.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.99

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