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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.84, 378.04 and 190.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.84, 378.04 and 190.92 is: 286.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.84 : 378.04 = 190.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.84/378.04 = 190.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.84x = 378.04 × 190.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.84x = 72,175.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,175.40/251.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.59

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