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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.44, 376.22 and 193.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.44, 376.22 and 193.32 is: 289.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.44 : 376.22 = 193.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.44/376.22 = 193.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.44x = 376.22 × 193.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.44x = 72,731.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,731.33/251.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.26

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