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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.37, 377.18 and 190.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.37, 377.18 and 190.87 is: 286.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.37 : 377.18 = 190.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.37/377.18 = 190.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.37x = 377.18 × 190.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.37x = 71,991.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,991.17/251.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.40

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