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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.41, 346.68 and 196.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.41, 346.68 and 196.05 is: 270.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.41 : 346.68 = 196.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.41/346.68 = 196.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.41x = 346.68 × 196.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.41x = 67,966.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,966.61/251.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.35

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