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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.30, 377.45 and 193.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.30, 377.45 and 193.32 is: 290.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.30 : 377.45 = 193.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.30/377.45 = 193.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.30x = 377.45 × 193.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.30x = 72,969.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,969.48/251.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.37

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