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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.87, 346.68 and 189.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.87, 346.68 and 189.61 is: 260.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.87 : 346.68 = 189.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.87/346.68 = 189.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.87x = 346.68 × 189.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.87x = 65,733.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,733.13/251.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.99

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