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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.82, 347.02 and 186.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.82, 347.02 and 186.22 is: 256.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.82 : 347.02 = 186.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.82/347.02 = 186.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.82x = 347.02 × 186.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.82x = 64,622.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,622.06/251.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.62

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