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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.54, 346.98 and 196.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.54, 346.98 and 196.26 is: 270.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.54 : 346.98 = 196.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.54/346.98 = 196.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.54x = 346.98 × 196.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.54x = 68,097.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,097.73/251.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.72

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