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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.66, 347.24 and 196.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.66, 347.24 and 196.40 is: 270.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.66 : 347.24 = 196.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.66/347.24 = 196.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.66x = 347.24 × 196.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.66x = 68,197.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,197.94/251.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.99

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