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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.29, 376.99 and 187.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.29, 376.99 and 187.13 is: 280.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.29 : 376.99 = 187.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.29/376.99 = 187.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.29x = 376.99 × 187.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.29x = 70,546.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,546.14/251.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.74

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