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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.55, 376.11 and 189.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.55, 376.11 and 189.81 is: 283.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.55 : 376.11 = 189.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.55/376.11 = 189.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.55x = 376.11 × 189.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.55x = 71,389.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,389.44/251.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.80

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