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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.33, 346.94 and 186.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.33, 346.94 and 186.32 is: 257.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.33 : 346.94 = 186.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.33/346.94 = 186.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.33x = 346.94 × 186.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.33x = 64,639.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,639.19/251.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.19

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