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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.55, 377.45 and 197.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.55, 377.45 and 197.55 is: 296.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.55 : 377.45 = 197.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.55/377.45 = 197.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.55x = 377.45 × 197.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.55x = 74,564.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,564.26/251.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.42

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