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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.48, 376.41 and 190.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.48, 376.41 and 190.19 is: 284.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.48 : 376.41 = 190.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.48/376.41 = 190.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.48x = 376.41 × 190.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.48x = 71,589.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,589.42/251.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.67

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