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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.61, 347.24 and 189.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.61, 347.24 and 189.33 is: 261.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.61 : 347.24 = 189.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.61/347.24 = 189.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.61x = 347.24 × 189.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.61x = 65,742.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,742.26/251.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.29

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