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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.67, 376.77 and 191.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.67, 376.77 and 191.04 is: 286.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.67 : 376.77 = 191.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.67/376.77 = 191.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.67x = 376.77 × 191.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.67x = 71,978.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,978.14/251.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.00

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