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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.28, 346.96 and 195.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.28, 346.96 and 195.92 is: 270.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.28 : 346.96 = 195.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.28/346.96 = 195.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.28x = 346.96 × 195.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.28x = 67,975.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,975.66/251.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.52

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