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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.75, 376.92 and 190.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.75, 376.92 and 190.70 is: 285.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.75 : 376.92 = 190.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.75/376.92 = 190.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.75x = 376.92 × 190.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.75x = 71,876.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,876.76/251.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.51

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