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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.76, 347.63 and 196.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.76, 347.63 and 196.41 is: 271.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.76 : 347.63 = 196.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.76/347.63 = 196.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.76x = 347.63 × 196.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.76x = 68,278.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,278.01/251.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.20

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