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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.28, 347.10 and 186.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.28, 347.10 and 186.12 is: 257.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.28 : 347.10 = 186.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.28/347.10 = 186.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.28x = 347.10 × 186.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.28x = 64,602.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,602.25/251.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.09

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