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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.58, 376.86 and 197.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.58, 376.86 and 197.22 is: 295.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.58 : 376.86 = 197.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.58/376.86 = 197.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.58x = 376.86 × 197.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.58x = 74,324.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,324.33/251.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.43

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