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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.73, 376.79 and 190.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.73, 376.79 and 190.44 is: 285.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.73 : 376.79 = 190.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.73/376.79 = 190.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.73x = 376.79 × 190.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.73x = 71,754.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,754.94/251.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.05

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