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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.91, 378.27 and 190.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.91, 378.27 and 190.82 is: 286.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.91 : 378.27 = 190.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.91/378.27 = 190.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.91x = 378.27 × 190.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.91x = 72,182.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,182.43/251.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.54

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