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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.70, 377.04 and 197.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.70, 377.04 and 197.34 is: 295.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.70 : 377.04 = 197.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.70/377.04 = 197.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.70x = 377.04 × 197.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.70x = 74,405.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,405.07/251.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.61

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