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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.68, 347.52 and 186.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.68, 347.52 and 186.32 is: 257.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.68 : 347.52 = 186.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.68/347.52 = 186.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.68x = 347.52 × 186.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.68x = 64,749.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,749.93/251.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.27

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