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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.63, 377.20 and 193.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.63, 377.20 and 193.76 is: 290.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.63 : 377.20 = 193.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.63/377.20 = 193.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.63x = 377.20 × 193.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.63x = 73,086.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,086.27/251.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.45

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