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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.28, 376.38 and 187.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.28, 376.38 and 187.02 is: 280.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.28 : 376.38 = 187.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.28/376.38 = 187.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.28x = 376.38 × 187.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.28x = 70,390.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,390.59/251.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.13

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