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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.32, 347.15 and 196.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.32, 347.15 and 196.74 is: 271.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.32 : 347.15 = 196.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.32/347.15 = 196.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.32x = 347.15 × 196.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.32x = 68,298.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,298.78/251.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.76

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