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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.73, 377.42 and 197.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.73, 377.42 and 197.73 is: 296.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.73 : 377.42 = 197.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.73/377.42 = 197.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.73x = 377.42 × 197.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.73x = 74,626.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,626.27/251.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.45

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