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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.52, 346.92 and 189.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.52, 346.92 and 189.58 is: 261.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.52 : 346.92 = 189.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.52/346.92 = 189.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.52x = 346.92 × 189.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.52x = 65,769.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,769.09/251.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.49

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