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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.61, 346.84 and 196.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.61, 346.84 and 196.23 is: 270.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.61 : 346.84 = 196.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.61/346.84 = 196.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.61x = 346.84 × 196.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.61x = 68,060.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,060.41/251.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.50

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