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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.37, 376.74 and 197.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.37, 376.74 and 197.37 is: 295.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.37 : 376.74 = 197.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.37/376.74 = 197.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.37x = 376.74 × 197.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.37x = 74,357.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,357.17/251.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.81

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