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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.44, 346.52 and 189.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.44, 346.52 and 189.16 is: 260.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.44 : 346.52 = 189.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.44/346.52 = 189.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.44x = 346.52 × 189.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.44x = 65,547.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,547.72/251.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.69

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