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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.28, 346.94 and 189.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.28, 346.94 and 189.24 is: 261.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.28 : 346.94 = 189.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.28/346.94 = 189.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.28x = 346.94 × 189.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.28x = 65,653.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,653.98/251.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.28

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