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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.40, 346.16 and 196.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.40, 346.16 and 196.08 is: 269.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.40 : 346.16 = 196.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.40/346.16 = 196.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.40x = 346.16 × 196.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.40x = 67,875.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,875.05/251.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.99

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