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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.34, 346.96 and 189.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.34, 346.96 and 189.19 is: 261.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.34 : 346.96 = 189.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.34/346.96 = 189.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.34x = 346.96 × 189.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.34x = 65,639.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,639.55/251.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.16

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