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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.64, 376.85 and 192.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.64, 376.85 and 192.81 is: 288.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.64 : 376.85 = 192.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.64/376.85 = 192.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.64x = 376.85 × 192.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.64x = 72,662.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,662.34/251.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.76

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