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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.40, 346.66 and 193.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.40, 346.66 and 193.32 is: 266.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.40 : 346.66 = 193.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.40/346.66 = 193.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.40x = 346.66 × 193.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.40x = 67,016.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,016.31/251.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.57

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