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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.91, 346.95 and 196.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.91, 346.95 and 196.83 is: 271.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.91 : 346.95 = 196.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.91/346.95 = 196.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.91x = 346.95 × 196.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.91x = 68,290.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,290.17/251.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.09

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