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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.61, 376.62 and 194.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.61, 376.62 and 194.05 is: 290.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.61 : 376.62 = 194.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.61/376.62 = 194.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.61x = 376.62 × 194.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.61x = 73,083.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,083.11/251.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.46

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