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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.63, 376.80 and 186.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.63, 376.80 and 186.54 is: 279.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.63 : 376.80 = 186.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.63/376.80 = 186.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.63x = 376.80 × 186.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.63x = 70,288.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,288.27/251.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.33

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