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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.78, 346.98 and 189.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.78, 346.98 and 189.27 is: 260.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.78 : 346.98 = 189.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.78/346.98 = 189.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.78x = 346.98 × 189.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.78x = 65,673.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,673.61/251.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.84

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