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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.64, 376.74 and 193.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.64, 376.74 and 193.56 is: 289.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.64 : 376.74 = 193.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.64/376.74 = 193.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.64x = 376.74 × 193.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.64x = 72,921.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,921.79/251.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.79

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