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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.91, 377.91 and 191.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.91, 377.91 and 191.79 is: 287.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.91 : 377.91 = 191.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.91/377.91 = 191.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.91x = 377.91 × 191.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.91x = 72,479.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,479.36/251.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.72

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