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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.56, 377.38 and 186.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.56, 377.38 and 186.68 is: 280.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.56 : 377.38 = 186.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.56/377.38 = 186.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.56x = 377.38 × 186.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.56x = 70,449.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,449.30/251.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.05

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