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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.64, 376.56 and 197.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.64, 376.56 and 197.16 is: 295.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.64 : 376.56 = 197.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.64/376.56 = 197.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.64x = 376.56 × 197.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.64x = 74,242.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,242.57/251.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.03

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