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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.37, 347.04 and 196.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.37, 347.04 and 196.02 is: 270.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.37 : 347.04 = 196.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.37/347.04 = 196.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.37x = 347.04 × 196.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.37x = 68,026.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,026.78/251.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.62

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