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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.68, 347.21 and 186.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.68, 347.21 and 186.07 is: 256.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.68 : 347.21 = 186.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.68/347.21 = 186.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.68x = 347.21 × 186.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.68x = 64,605.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,605.36/251.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.70

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