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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.67, 377.64 and 190.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.67, 377.64 and 190.80 is: 286.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.67 : 377.64 = 190.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.67/377.64 = 190.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.67x = 377.64 × 190.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.67x = 72,053.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,053.71/251.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.30

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