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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.54, 346.91 and 188.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.54, 346.91 and 188.49 is: 259.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.54 : 346.91 = 188.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.54/346.91 = 188.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.54x = 346.91 × 188.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.54x = 65,388.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,388.12/251.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.96

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