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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.89, 377.27 and 196.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.89, 377.27 and 196.91 is: 294.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.89 : 377.27 = 196.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.89/377.27 = 196.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.89x = 377.27 × 196.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.89x = 74,286.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,286.35/251.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.92

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