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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.85, 347.45 and 189.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.85, 347.45 and 189.75 is: 261.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.85 : 347.45 = 189.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.85/347.45 = 189.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.85x = 347.45 × 189.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.85x = 65,927.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,927.69/251.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.77

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