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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.45, 376.68 and 197.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.45, 376.68 and 197.09 is: 295.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.45 : 376.68 = 197.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.45/376.68 = 197.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.45x = 376.68 × 197.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.45x = 74,239.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,239.86/251.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.25

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