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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.71, 346.99 and 189.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.71, 346.99 and 189.55 is: 261.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.71 : 346.99 = 189.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.71/346.99 = 189.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.71x = 346.99 × 189.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.71x = 65,771.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,771.95/251.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.30

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