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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.64, 347.40 and 189.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.64, 347.40 and 189.36 is: 261.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.64 : 347.40 = 189.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.64/347.40 = 189.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.64x = 347.40 × 189.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.64x = 65,783.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,783.66/251.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.42

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