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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.62, 347.44 and 186.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.62, 347.44 and 186.82 is: 257.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.62 : 347.44 = 186.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.62/347.44 = 186.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.62x = 347.44 × 186.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.62x = 64,908.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,908.74/251.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.96

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