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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.91, 347.69 and 196.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.91, 347.69 and 196.53 is: 271.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.91 : 347.69 = 196.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.91/347.69 = 196.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.91x = 347.69 × 196.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.91x = 68,330.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,330.70/251.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.25

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