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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.68, 377.04 and 187.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.68, 377.04 and 187.36 is: 280.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.68 : 377.04 = 187.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.68/377.04 = 187.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.68x = 377.04 × 187.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.68x = 70,642.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,642.21/251.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.68

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