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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.26, 376.20 and 190.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.26, 376.20 and 190.20 is: 284.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.26 : 376.20 = 190.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.26/376.20 = 190.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.26x = 376.20 × 190.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.26x = 71,552.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,552.29/251.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.78

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