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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.43, 346.20 and 193.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.43, 346.20 and 193.11 is: 265.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.43 : 346.20 = 193.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.43/346.20 = 193.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.43x = 346.20 × 193.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.43x = 66,854.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,854.68/251.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.90

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