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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.65, 377.83 and 197.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.65, 377.83 and 197.74 is: 296.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.65 : 377.83 = 197.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.65/377.83 = 197.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.65x = 377.83 × 197.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.65x = 74,712.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,712.10/251.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.89

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